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Sean Walker
International correspondent and author who spent over a decade reporting on Russia and wrote The Illegals, offering expertise on deep-cover Russian spies and related tradecraft.
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Jan 13, 2026
• 33min
Tradecraft, Part 11
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In this insightful discussion, Sean Walker, an international correspondent and author known for covering Russia, reveals the secret training of NKVD spy Nikolai Khochlov, who impersonated a Nazi officer for a high-stakes assassination. Dr. Jenny Benham, an expert in medieval diplomacy, shares fascinating tales of household spies who gathered intelligence and sometimes turned into assassins. The blend of historical and modern espionage techniques highlights the ever-evolving art of tradecraft, making for a captivating exploration of secrets both ancient and contemporary.
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