Archive for June 2023
Digitally Funded Destruction: Terrorism and Cryptocurrency
On June 27th, the Israeli Security and Intelligence organizations, including Mossad, reported the confiscation of millions of dollars of digital currency linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group. News articles stated that the operation was the first of its kind against cryptocurrency assets linked to the IRGC…
Read MorePrejudice and Pride: A History of the LGBTQ+ community and Intelligence
I am lucky to have completed a career in Security and Intelligence over 25 years. During that time, I’ve been fortunate to work with many amazing people from different cultures, ethnicities, races, sexual identifications, and sexual orientations. As we come to the end of Pride Month, I wanted to write an article regarding the tumultuous…
Read MoreWhat is “Ghouling,” and how is it utilized in intelligence?
Espionage and intelligence operations have always been shrouded in mystery, employing various covert tactics and methods to gain information. One such method that has often been utilized, albeit discreetly, is known as “ghouling.” In this article, I will delve into the topic of ghouling and how it is used in the worlds of espionage and…
Read MoreWhat’s a Game without Offence?
“Espionage is the ultimate mind game, where wits and intellect are the weapons, and the stakes are the balance of power.” – Unknown “Intelligence is the ultimate game-changer, where the ability to outthink and outmaneuver your opponent determines victory.” – John F. Kennedy These two quotes personify the idea that intelligence and espionage are a…
Read MoreWould a Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference be Detrimental to Canada’s Intelligence Community?
The debate surrounding the potential implementation of a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada has raised significant concerns about the impact it may have on the Canada’s Intelligence Community. In this article, we will delve into the arguments against holding such an inquiry and explore the potential risks it poses to the efficiency and…
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