Podcasts about Intelligence studies

How did communist Czechoslovakia become a hub for Cold War terrorists like Carlos the Jackal and Abu Daoud? And what can today's intelligence professionals learn from its uneasy covert alliances? In this episode, Dr Daniela Richterova, Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at the Department of War Studies, joins Dorothea Gioe, Visiting Research Fellow at the King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence, to discuss her new book Watching the Jackals. Drawing on newly declassified archives, she reveals how Czechoslovakia's State Security Service (StB) navigated its complex, and often contradictory, ties with radical non-state actors—and how those Cold War entanglements still echo in today's security landscape.

How did Cold War intelligence operations shape postcolonial India's domestic politics and international alignments? Why did Western agencies prioritise relationships with Indian counterparts while publicly decrying non-alignment? And what can today's policymakers learn from the legacies of covert cooperation in the Global South? In this episode, Dr Paul McGarr, Lecturer in Intelligence Studies in the Department of War Studies, discusses his latest book Spying in South Asia. He explores the complex, often contradictory intelligence relationships between post-independence India and agencies such as MI5, MI6 and the CIA. From clandestine support to Cold War defections, and from covert propaganda campaigns to today's intelligence partnerships, Dr McGarr traces how secrecy, sovereignty and strategic necessity shaped India's place in global affairs—and continues to inform the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific today.

#036 – In this next episode, I was joined by Erin Grippo, Senior Manager of Product Operations at Brivo, who brings nearly a decade of experience in the security industry across marketing, business strategy, partnerships, and product operations.Today's conversation explored Erin's career journey and how she navigated major transitions across roles, companies, and countries. We discussed her philosophy about career growth, overcoming early career challenges, and her advice for aspiring professionals. Erin also shared her perspective on leadership development, the value of networking, and why mentorship is important in our careers. I think you'll find this to be an honest and inspiring discussion!After graduating from DePauw University with a degree in Communication, Erin launched her career at Allegion in the U.S. and later relocated to Toronto to lead multifamily and PropTech initiatives for Allegion Canada. She continued to expand her expertise at Latch, managing partnerships and launching new products and programs before joining Brivo in 2023.Erin is active in the security industry's professional community, serving on the Security Industry Association's RISE Steering Committee and previously on the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (F.A.S.T) board from 2020 to 2024. She was recently named one of the 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 100. Erin is passionate about mentoring early-career professionals and building stronger pathways for the next generation of security leaders—and it was a pleasure having her on the podcast.-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Today Justin interviews Kevin Bryant. Kevin graduated from the University of California - Santa Cruz with a B.A. in History and graduated with top honors from American Military University with an M.A. in Intelligence Studies and an M.S. in Sports Management. He served more than 20 years with the United States Army both as a soldier and civilian, during which he conducted national security investigations and trained federal agents. He's here to discuss the story of how NFL teams have used intelligence collection techniques for decades to give themselves the edge over their opponents, and how sometimes those techniques have backfired spectacularly. Connect with Kevin:kevinbryantauthor@gmail.comTwitter/X: @kevinbryantauthorIG: @kevinbryantauthorLinkedIn: Kevin Bryant AuthorCheck out the book, Spies on the Sidelines, here.https://a.co/d/hE9JFEKConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.Support the show

About the Lecture: This lecture is part of the Student Speaker Series Through engagements like the Digital Silk Road and various state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has succeeded in creating an immense global network for data collection and stores of the world's data. This capability is unnerving, but a more serious threat emerges coupled with CCP's intentions to dominate on the world stage. Direct risk to the US varies depending on how the CCP will learn to process and use this data—whether for economic or coercive advantage. We can assume they would seek both, but the US knows little about what or how much data has been collected or the advancement of Chinese data learning technologies. Using the international financial system as inspiration, a model for monitoring, limiting, and reporting on global data collection and trading emerges that could provide the transparency needed to prevent China from conquering the datasphere. About the Speaker: Laren Reesman came to IWP with a B.A. in Intelligence Studies and double minors in French and Anti-Money Laundering from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. She has always been interested in public service, foreign affairs, and policy. Laren completed her Master of Arts in Statecraft and National Security specializing in Defense at IWP summer of 2024. She has focused on China as a US adversary and hopes to help strengthen the US against Chinese threats. Laren honed her research skills through her time at IWP and is excited to share a relevant and emerging topic with her peers. Registration is available at the door if seating permits. **Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=3

Dr. Daniela Richterova joins host Morgan Childs to discuss the relationship between Cold War intelligence agencies and non-state actors like the infamous Carlos the Jackal. Dr. Richterova is Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at Kings College, University of London From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Russia launched its war on Ukraine in early 2022, it became the first land battle on European soil since World War II. Warfare has changed dramatically since then — from first-person view drones to AI-mediated strategic communications, as well as intelligence gathering and operations — and yet, critical continuities remain between Russia's present and past strategies and tactics. To learn more, Riskgaming host Danny Crichton interviewed Daniela Richterova, who is Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at the Department of War Studies, King's College London. She has been researching the history and contemporary practices of Russia's overseas intelligence missions and recently co-authored a paper on how Russia is using a gig-economy model to hire agent-saboteurs in the field, sometimes for as little as a few hundred dollars. This new operational model has allowed Russia to dramatically scale up its attacks on infrastructure and other high-priority targets at minimal cost despite overseas sanctions. Daniela discusses the continuities in doctrine between the KGB and today's Russian FSB, how agent training has evolved over the decades, why the gig economy has been so effective for Russia, what Russia seeks to target and why, and finally, the risk calculus and cultural differences between Russian political and espionage leaders and those of other nations.

#036 — In this episode, I'm joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for success, advice for aspiring practitioners, and more.Amanda currently works at CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation, providing training and assistance to nearly two dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies. Previously, she served as the first crime analyst for the Matthews Police Department, implementing the Stratified Policing Model, and as a corporate intelligence specialist for Bank of America.A Michigan State University graduate with criminal justice and law enforcement intelligence degrees, Amanda has contributed to publications, conferences, and podcasts on automation, dashboards, and data analytics. She also leads professional organizations as President of the International Association of Crime Analysts and the Carolinas Crime Analysis Association. Recognized with industry awards, Amanda's impact on the field is significant, and it's an honor to speak with her.--Follow Amanda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabrunermsu/Carolinas Crime Analysis Association 2025 Annual Training Conference, March 25-28, 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina: https://www.carolinascrimeanalysis.org/page-18075-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Over the past twelve months, tales of spies and spycraft have complicated India's relationships with key Western partners.In recent months, both Canada and the United States have alleged that India's foreign intelligence agency was involved in a complex plot to identify and target Khalistani separatists who were citizens of those countries.In India, these allegations have, in turn, revealed deep skepticism about the actions of western spy agencies and the negative role they've played in India and across the Global South.A new book, Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's Secret Cold War, offers the first comprehensive history of US and UK intelligence operations in the Indian subcontinent. The author of this book is Paul McGarr, a lecturer in Intelligence Studies at King's College London.To talk more about his new book—and the West's 50-year battle to win the hearts and minds of Indians—Paul joins Milan on the show this week.The two discuss India's tradition of spycraft, the long shadow of the British Raj, and secret collaboration between the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and its Indian counterparts. Plus, the two discuss why the covert efforts of British and American intelligence agencies in 20th century India largely proved to be misguided and self-defeating.Episode notes:1. VIDEO: “Indira Gandhi Overdid the ‘Foreign Hand' but Some of Her Fears About the CIA were real ,” The Wire, November 21, 2024.2. “Inside the Secret World of South Asia's Spies (with Adrian Levy),” Grand Tamasha, October 27, 2021.

In our largest-ever gathering in "the bunker," scholars David Gioe, Huw Dylan, and Elena Grossfeld discuss their latest article, "The Autocrat's Indispensable Service: How Russian Intelligence Secured Vladimir Putin's Regime After Failing Him in Ukraine." With the Prez presiding over the conversation from the end of the long table, we dive into a pressing research puzzle: Why does Vladimir Putin, a former intelligence operative himself, struggle to use intelligence data effectively in decision-making? Professor David Gioe is Visiting Professor of Intelligence and International Security in the Department of War Studies. He joins the department as a British Academy Global Professor. He is Associate Professor of History at the US Military Academy at West Point, where he also serves as History Fellow for the Army Cyber Institute. David is also Director of Studies for the Cambridge Security Initiative and co-convener of its International Security and Intelligence program. Elena Grossfeld is a PhD candidate in the Department of War Studies, King's College London (KCL), and a member of King's Intelligence and Security Group (KISG). Her research interests are strategic culture of Russian/Soviet intelligence, Cold War, and information warfare. Dr Huw Dylan is a Reader in Intelligence and International Security at the Department of War Studies, King's College London. He is also an Associated Researcher at the Centre for Intelligence Studies in the Norwegian Intelligence School. His work is focused on intelligence in the Cold War and beyond, with a specific focus on deception operations, intelligence in diplomacy, and covert action.  -------------------- LINKS: The Autocrat's Indispensable Service: How Russian Intelligence secured Vladimir Putin's Regime after failing him in Ukraine: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13691481241258108 The autocrat's intelligence paradox: Vladimir Putin's (mis)management of Russian strategic assessment in the Ukraine War: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13691481221146113 -------------------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL https://buymeacoffee.com/inthebunkerwithdarth https://www.patreon.com/c/IntheBunkerwithDarth 

This week's guest is Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant. Lewis is a former British military intelligence officer and holds a PhD in Intelligence Studies. He's currently the global head of intelligence for one of Europe's most valuable companies, where he helps the firm navigate geopolitical, security, and industrial espionage risks. He also teaches courses in intelligence studies as an adjunct professor at Sciences Po Paris. His work has appeared in many publications and media organizations, including BBC, France 24, CNBC, The Harvard Business Review, GQ, and more. Today, he discusses hew new book exploring how private corporations use intelligence to understand, navigate, and sometimes shape the world around them.Connect with Lewis:encyclopediageopolitica.comLinkedln: Lewis Sage-Passant, PhDTwitter/X: @LSagePassantCheck out the book, Beyond States and Spies, now available in the UK or December 31 preorder in the US, here on Amazon or here with Edinburgh University Press.https://a.co/d/6U1kNDhhttps://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-beyond-states-and-spies.htmlConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.Tenderfoot TVReal. Powerful. Storytelling. Tune in to "To Die For" wherever you listen to podcasts.History by MailWho knew? Not me! Learn something new every month. Use code JUSTIN10 for 10% off your subscription.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

This is a conversation with the three esteemed authors of a paper entitled “Russian Sabotage in the Gig-Economy Era”, written by Daniela Richterova, Elena Grossfeld, Magda Long and Patrick Bury. I'm delighted to be joined by three of them today. ---------- We are experiencing the most intense era of sabotage since the Second World War in Western countries. Russian operations have now reached unprecedented levels. It seems the main aim is to increase the costs of supporting Ukraine, while at the same time slowing the delivery of military supplies. Russian operations are increasingly organised around ‘gig-economy' principles. The dangers are mounting from operations that have an element of plausible deniability, that can scale, while causing significant damage and sowing terror. ---------- LINKS: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03071847.2024.2401232 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/03071847.2024.2401232?needAccess=true https://news.sky.com/story/mi6-and-cia-warn-of-reckless-campaign-of-sabotage-across-europe-being-waged-by-russia-13210838 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e15yr1gwo ---------- BIOGRAPHIES: Daniela Richterova is Associate Professor in Intelligence Studies at the Department of War Studies, King's College London. She is Director of the MA in Intelligence and International Security and Co-director of the King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence. She is the author of the forthcoming monograph Watching the Jackals: Prague's Covert Liaisons with Cold War Terrorists and Revolutionaries (Georgetown University Press, January 2025). https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/dr-daniela-richterova https://x.com/drichterova?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-daniela-richterova-219a292b/ https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/daniela.richterova ---------- Elena Grossfeld is a PhD candidate at the Department of War Studies, King's College London, researching intelligence organisations, their strategic culture and technologies. Her recent publications include ‘Russia's Declining Satellite Reconnaissance Capabilities and its Implications for Security and International Stability', an examination of the implications of declining Russia's space capabilities for the war in Ukraine and global stability. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/elena-grossfeld https://kcsi.uk/members/elena-grossfeld https://x.com/kloosha https://rusi.org/people/grossfeld https://foreignpolicy.com/author/elena-grossfeld/ ---------- Magda Long is Visiting Research Fellow at the King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence at King's College London. She has two decades of combined work and academic experience in defence and security, intelligence and risk management. Her research examines how states use covert activities to pursue their foreign policy objectives and mitigate national security threats, and as a tool in hybrid warfare. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/magda-long https://kcsi.uk/members/dr-magda-long https://x.com/magda_long?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/magda-long-97b9604/ ---------- Patrick Bury is Reader in Warfare and Counterterrorism at the University of Bath. A UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, he has over 20 years' experience in the security sector as a practitioner, analyst and scholar. https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/patrick-bury https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bury-50b43838/ ---------- CHAPTERS: ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ ----------

In this Episode:  Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rogers, Emi Barresi, Matthew Lampe, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, Dr Martha Grajdek, Peter Plumeau    Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Brusoni, S., & Pavitt, K. (2003). Problem solving and the co-ordination of innovative activities. Clayton Christensen, Disruptive Innovation. http://www. claytonchristensen. com/key% 20concepts.   Vriens, D., & Søilen, K. S. (2014). Disruptive Intelligence to gather Information to deal with disruptive innovations. Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business, 4(3).   Young, S. (2018). From disruption to innovation: thoughts on the future of MOOCs. Вопросы образования, (4 (eng)), 21-43.

This is a conversation with the three esteemed authors of a paper entitled “The autocrat's intelligence paradox: Vladimir Putin's (mis)management of Russian strategic assessment in the Ukraine War. Huw Dylan, David V. Gioe and Elena Grossfeld ---------- This article argues that Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is illustrative of this broader, though understudied, pattern of autocratic mismanagement of strategic intelligence. The invasion was both spurred and accompanied by a catastrophic intelligence failure, the responsibility for which rests with Vladimir Putin, the arbiter of a system with limited capacity to offer dispassionate strategic assessments. His failure is characteristic of autocratic regimes assessing foreign developments, including Putin's Soviet predecessors. ---------- LINKS: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/03/17/putins-kgb-past-didnt-help-him-with-intelligence-ukraine/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13691481241258108 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13691481221146113 ---------- Professor David Gioe is Visiting Professor of Intelligence and International Security in the Department of War Studies. He joins the department as a British Academy Global Professor. He is Associate Professor of History at the US Military Academy at West Point, where he also serves as History Fellow for the Army Cyber Institute. David is also Director of Studies for the Cambridge Security Initiative and co-convener of its International Security and Intelligence program. Dr Huw Dylan is a Reader in Intelligence and International Security at the Department of War Studies, King's College London. He is also an Associated Researcher at the Centre for Intelligence Studies in the Norwegian Intelligence School. His work is focused on intelligence in the Cold War and beyond, with a specific focus on deception operations, intelligence in diplomacy, and covert action. Elena Grossfeld is a PhD candidate in the Department of War Studies, King's College London (KCL), and a member of King's Intelligence and Security Group (KISG). Her research interests are strategic culture of Russian/Soviet intelligence, Cold War, and information warfare. ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ ----------

In this Episode:  Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rogers, Emi Barresi, Matthew Lampe, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, Dr Martha Grajdek, Peter Plumeau    Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Brusoni, S., & Pavitt, K. (2003). Problem solving and the co-ordination of innovative activities. Clayton Christensen, Disruptive Innovation. http://www. claytonchristensen. com/key% 20concepts.   Vriens, D., & Søilen, K. S. (2014). Disruptive Intelligence to gather Information to deal with disruptive innovations. Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business, 4(3).   Young, S. (2018). From disruption to innovation: thoughts on the future of MOOCs. Вопросы образования, (4 (eng)), 21-43.

Security expert John Blaxland and physicist Ken Baldwin join us to discuss Dutton's nuclear plans, politicised debates and poly-crisis. Is it possible to decarbonise through nuclear energy? Does the debate around these complex issues indicate a failure in public discourse? And what does this say about our ability to govern and manage a ‘poly-crisis'? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, John Blaxland and Ken Baldwin join Mark Kenny to discuss crises everywhere, all at once — from energy transition to governance and security. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, and the Director of the ANU North American Liaison Office. His recent report for the RSL Defence and National Security Committee is Adapting to Poly-Crisis: A Proposed Australian National Security Strategy. Ken Baldwin is a physicist in the Research School of Physics, the founding Director of the ANU Grand Challenge: Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific (2018-2021), and the inaugural Director of the ANU Energy Change Institute (2010-2020, now incorporated into ICEDS). Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#033 - In this next episode, I was joined by Ben Hosking, executive protection leader, and Business Manager with Panoptic Solutions, who serves as clients' go-to provider in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Ben contributed great insights to this episode from his about 2 decades of experience, ranging from serving as a Territory Response Group Operator supporting Dignitary Protection, Tactical Medicine, Search And Rescue, and more. Plus, his experience on the security service provider and business operations side with Panoptic Solutions.Today's conversation focused on Ben's career path, moving from law enforcement and protective services to the private side, his thoughts on what makes one successful in close protection roles, the role of emergency medical training, and so much more.Also, everyone listening is welcome to join Ben and I for a beer at the Executive Security Operations Conference next week at the JW Marriot Indianapolis (June 19-21), tickets are still available.-- Connect with Panoptic Solutions  --Wheels Up Safety and Security Podcast (LinkedIn)Wheels Up Safety and Security Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Wheels Up Newsletter (LinkedIn)-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber (University of New South Wales Press, 2023) co-authored by John Blaxland and Clare Birgin is a compelling account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts at revealing the secrets of other nations, and keeping ours safe. It brings to light those clever Australians whose efforts were for so long entirely unknown or overlooked. In unearthing this integral, if hidden and little understood, part of Australian statecraft, this book increases our understanding of the past, present and what lies ahead. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He is also formerly a military intelligence officer, Head of SDSC and Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber (University of New South Wales Press, 2023) co-authored by John Blaxland and Clare Birgin is a compelling account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts at revealing the secrets of other nations, and keeping ours safe. It brings to light those clever Australians whose efforts were for so long entirely unknown or overlooked. In unearthing this integral, if hidden and little understood, part of Australian statecraft, this book increases our understanding of the past, present and what lies ahead. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He is also formerly a military intelligence officer, Head of SDSC and Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber (University of New South Wales Press, 2023) co-authored by John Blaxland and Clare Birgin is a compelling account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts at revealing the secrets of other nations, and keeping ours safe. It brings to light those clever Australians whose efforts were for so long entirely unknown or overlooked. In unearthing this integral, if hidden and little understood, part of Australian statecraft, this book increases our understanding of the past, present and what lies ahead. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He is also formerly a military intelligence officer, Head of SDSC and Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber (University of New South Wales Press, 2023) co-authored by John Blaxland and Clare Birgin is a compelling account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts at revealing the secrets of other nations, and keeping ours safe. It brings to light those clever Australians whose efforts were for so long entirely unknown or overlooked. In unearthing this integral, if hidden and little understood, part of Australian statecraft, this book increases our understanding of the past, present and what lies ahead. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He is also formerly a military intelligence officer, Head of SDSC and Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber (University of New South Wales Press, 2023) co-authored by John Blaxland and Clare Birgin is a compelling account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts at revealing the secrets of other nations, and keeping ours safe. It brings to light those clever Australians whose efforts were for so long entirely unknown or overlooked. In unearthing this integral, if hidden and little understood, part of Australian statecraft, this book increases our understanding of the past, present and what lies ahead. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He is also formerly a military intelligence officer, Head of SDSC and Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

On today's show, Courtenay Turner shares her analysis of a recent study examining the destructive impact of neo-Marxian “critical theory” on Intelligence Studies and speaks upon the intentional dumbing down of the US, which has just seen its average IQ drop for the first time in nearly 100 years. Later, Google whistleblower Zach Vorhies explains the frightening implications of the recently issued Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum: "Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence." GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Courtenay Turner is a motivational speaker, producer/performer, health/fitness coach, and podcaster. She is the host of THE COURTENAY TURNER PODCAST and co-host of DANGEROUS DAMES. Her podcast covers a wide range of topics, including health, fitness, medicine, philosophy, psychology, politics, geopolitics, and sociocultural zeitgeist. Through all of her content creation, writing, speaking, and performing, she aims to inspire, inform, and empower, and hopefully contribute to the preservation of the freewill of humanity. You can find her on X at @CourtenayTurner and visit her website at: courtenayturner.com GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Zach Vorhies is best-known for being a whistleblower who leaked documents from Google. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at YouTube/Google for over 8 years. In 2019, he disclosed over 950 pages of Google's internal documents to the Department of Justice and Project Veritas, highlighting Google's censorship mechanisms. These documents reportedly detailed Google's “Machine Learning Fairness” project and other censorship-related activities. He has since co-written a book about it titled, "Google Leaks: A Whistleblower's Exposé of Big Tech Censorship" (2021, Skyhorse Publishing). Zach has also been an outspoken critic of the official COVID-19 pandemic narrative. You can find him on X at @Perpetualmaniac and visit his website at: zachvorhies.com

The aim of this discussion is to publicize both the challenge and potential solution for the integration of secure supply chain risk management content into conventional software engineering programs. The discipline of software engineering typically does not teach students how to ensure that the code produced and sold in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products hasn't been compromised during the sourcing process. We propose a comprehensive and standard process based on established best practice principles that can provide the basis to address the secure sourcing of COTS products. About the speaker: Dr. Dan Shoemaker received a doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1978. He taught at Michigan State University and then moved to the Business School at the University of Detroit Mercy to Chair their Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS). He attended the organizational roll-out of the discipline of software engineering at the Carnegie-Mellon University Software Engineering Institute in the fall of 1987. From that, he developed and taught a SEI-based software engineering curriculum as a separate degree program to the MBA within the College. During that time, Dr. Shoemaker's specific areas of scholarship, publication, and teaching centered on the processes of the SWEBOK, specifically specification, SQA, and SCM/sustainment.  Dr. Shoemaker's transition into cybersecurity came after UDM was designated the 39th Center of Academic Excellence by the NSA/DHS at West Point in 2004. His research concentrated on the strategic architectural aspects of cybersecurity system design and implementation, as well as software assurance. He was the Chair of Workforce Training and Education for the DHS/DoD Software Assurance initiative (2007-2010), and he was one of the three authors of the Common Body of Knowledge to Produce, Acquire, and Sustain Software (2006). He was also a subject matter expert for NICE (2009 and NICE II – 2010-11).  Dr. Shoemaker was also an SME for the CSEC 2017 (Human Security).This exposure led to a grant to develop curricula for software assurance and the founding of the Center for Cybersecurity and Intelligence Studies, where he currently resides. Dr. Shoemaker's final significant grant was from the DoD to develop a curriculum and teaching and course material for Secure Acquisition (in conjunction with the Institute for Defense Analysis and the National Defense University). He has published 14 books in the field, ranging from Cyber Resilience (CRC Press) to the CSSLP All-In-One (McGraw-Hill). His latest book, "Teaching Cyber Security" (Taylor and Francis), is aimed at K-12 teachers.

***This lecture is sponsored by the IAFIE Washington DC Chapter and the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter*** About the Lecture: For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now… Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets is a compelling account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts at revealing the secrets of other nations, and keeping ours safe. It brings to light those clever Australians whose efforts were for so long entirely unknown or overlooked. Blaxland and Birgin traverse the royal commissions and reviews that shaped Australia's intelligence community in the 20th century and consider the advent and the impact of cyber. In unearthing this integral, if hidden and little understood, part of Australian statecraft, this book increases our understanding of the past, present and what lies ahead. About the Speakers: John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. He was also formerly a military intelligence officer, Head of SDSC and Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute. He is the author and editor of several publications on military history, intelligence and international security affairs. Clare Birgin's career in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) spanned 30 years, with a focus on national security and intelligence. She had postings in Warsaw, Moscow, Geneva, and Washington DC as the Liaison Officer of the Office of National Assessments, followed by postings as Ambassador in Hungary, Serbia, Kosovo, Romania, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Subsequently she was a Visiting Fellow at the ANU before joining John Blaxland's history writing team. She has been awarded the Polish Government's Knight's Cross Medal and the Bene Merito Medal by the former Polish Foreign Minister.

Today we're joined by Professor John Blaxland, Professor of International Security & Intelligence Studies at the Australian National University. Who gives us an overview of spying in Australia.

#031 - In this next episode, I was joined by Sean Salomé, who has a very unique career that's spanned from 0311 and special operations as a MARSOC Operator to leading intelligence programs in the US Marine Corps. Plus, his work on the private side in intelligence and physical security. Additionally, Sean studied international relations at UT Austin.Our conversation today was focused on project management and leadership. It was fascinating to hear Sean's thoughts and experience on this topic since he's taken the road less traveled through small unit leadership, leading intelligence teams, leading physical security projects, and so much more.It was a great honor to have Sean as a guest!-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Over the last few weeks we have talked about some of the facets of transnational organised crime, and today's episode will continue to explore these international risks.  According to the UK Government, the illicit drugs market is big business, worth an estimated £9.4 billion a year in the UK alone.  Globally, over 236.1 million ransomware attacks occurred globally in the first half of 2022.  The international drug trade and cybercrime are two independent but interconnected concerns that have emerged in response to the globalised aspect of the modern world. The international drug trade is the illegal trafficking of narcotics and psychoactive substances across borders, facilitated by sophisticated criminal organisations that operate on a global scale. In contrast, cybercrime refers to a wide range of unlawful crimes carried out using digital means, such as hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.  While these international risks may appear unconnected, they have some similarities, such as the employment of advanced technology, international networks, and the exploitation of vulnerabilities in global systems. Criminal organisations involved in the drug trade frequently use cyber tools to communicate, launder money, and evade law enforcement. Additionally, the dark web serves as a platform for both drug trafficking and various forms of cybercrime.  The intertwining of these illicit activities poses complex challenges for international law enforcement and requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address these risks. In order to help us unpack these two vast networks of transnational organised crime, and their potential intersections, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr Christopher Allen. Dr. Chris Allen is a researcher, lecturer, consultant and commentator specialising in organised crime and how it operates.  He has significant experience in lecturing on drug trafficking, cybercrime, human trafficking and firearms trafficking, among other subjects. He is currently Senior Police Practice Tutor at Buckinghamshire New University, where he has responsibility for the Evidence Based Research projects.  undertaken by officers and is leading a joint research project on the scope for a data harmonisation approach to international organised crime investigation with the Police Foundation. He is also Honorary Research Fellow at the Buckingham University Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies. Chrits is the Senior Lecturer and Consultant of the London Policing College. Chris is also the creator of the U BATTLE toolkit, an investigative strategy development tool that began under City of London Police in 2018 and since then has gained national and international recognition. U BATTLE uses the adapted versions of traditional business analysis techniques to improve the development of investigative strategies in order to dismantle organised crime groups. Furthermore, he is a member of the Society for Evidence Based Policing, the European Political Research Consortium Standing Group on Organised Crime and the International Association for the Study of Organised Crime. 

EPISODE #1006 GEO-SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE Richard welcomes two geo-spatial intelligence analysis specialists who utilize tools such as satellite imagery, GPS data, and demographic information to help businesses identify problems they don't even know they have, using technology most people don't even know exists. Geo-spatial Intel can also be applied geopolitically to help governments prepare to deal with adversaries, such as Communist China. GUEST: Bret Schoening is co-founder at Modern Geo. He earned a degree in Intelligence Studies from American Military University with a concentration in geospatial intelligence and a professional certificate in Regional and Community Planning. He specializes in applying geography, geopolitics, demography, and economics to his client's problems. Using modern mapping and data analytics, he and his team at Modern Geo, provide insights, advice, and actionable intelligence for small business. GUEST: Nick Francis is co-founder at Modern Geo. Nick is an avid outdoorsman. He graduated from Radford University with a degree in geospatial science with a minor in geology. After graduation, he went on to work in the utility industry. He became an integral part of a cutting edge team working in vegetation management, using LiDAR data collection and ArcGIS renderings to develop sophisticated data management models. As the co-founder of modern geo, he brings both proficiency and innovation to everything he works on. WEBSITE: https://modern-geo.net BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Daniela Richterova, Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at the Department for War Studies, King's College London, reflects on the efforts the Soviet Union made to court African states and liberation movements during the Cold War and draws parallels with China and Russia's new scramble for Africa. Image: A monument to Arab-Soviet Friendship at the Aswan dam, Egypt. Credit: Matyas Rehak / Alamy Stock Photo 

#030 - In this next episode, I was stoked to be joined by Kyle Croll, GMON, GCIH, Sec+, and MBA candidate at UT Austin. He's lived the life of a physical security practitioner, from being in the US Navy to protecting high-net-worth clients and advising organizations — what's more is that he's also pivoted from purely physical security projects to technical information/cyber security projects. And this is the focus of our conversation: - What was his experience like making that career change?- What advice does he have for others following a similar path?- Are there special vocational programs that military vets should consider?- And so much more.This was an insightful conversation to kick off 2024 with a bang! I hope you enjoy it.-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

This We Question and Learn Program will feature and interview with Dr. Lindy Smart, Executive Directo, Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst University along with Dr. Christopher Monsour, founding member and Assistant Professor of Cyber Security Programs at Mercyhurst. Then we talk with Michael Gaines, Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Center on the critical issue of child abuse in our community.

#029 - In this next episode, I was joined (once again) by Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects worldwide. (It's a tradition for me to join Ilya for a podcast session around the end of the year. )In our last conversation (Episode #1), one of the most downloaded episodes I've ever published, we discussed Ilya's career path and his projects to support aspiring practitioners. Today, we touched on a range of topics from how to improve the security industry,  recognition for practitioners, crypto risk management, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation to wrap up 2023 and kick off 2024.-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Bobby Harrington is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA) Immersive Leadership Development company, specializing in performance programs and immersive leadership development events. He has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leadership in twenty-four different countries with thirteen languages. His work focuses on people in leadership, team design, and technical innovation leadership. He earned a degree in Intelligence Studies and International Relations later in life. Bobby is a United States Marine Corps Desert Shield/Desert Storm Gulf War veteran and lives in Texas with his wife and family. Retired from Chevron in April 2023. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW4X8FCC?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_B6AX14W1365VG7ZX5DKV Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/Honed-Finding-Your-Edge-Over-ebook/dp/B09C11QYR4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L3GKMD0L3Z1H&dchild=1&keywords=honed+finding+your+edge+as+a+man+over+40&qid=1630362562&sprefix=honed%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1   Greybeard Performance: https://greybeardperformance.com Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as a Doctor of Emergency Medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Throughout his career, Mike has deployed to 17 different countries, from counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America, to the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in Southwest Asia and North Africa. Along the way, Mike has been trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT Sniper, High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces Medic, Operations and intelligence Sergeant, and finally, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Mike is also a martial arts enthusiast, who trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. His passion for martial arts motivated him to become a practicing fight doctor. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. He co-stars on Hunting Hitler on the History Channel. Email: doc@drmikesimpson.com

#028 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain security, infosec, physical security, and many more. Jim brings tremendous experience to us from his 30+ years of leading and supporting broad security initiatives in the telecom space. He also contributes to the Technical Committee and Working group of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals, developing the first-ever ANSI EP standard. (Thank you for your support, Jim!)What I love about Jim is his commitment to learning and educating the communities around him, of course online but also in his community, where he helps faith-based organizations, military and law enforcement transitioning to private security, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this conversation where we touch on every topic, from why you need a resume bucket list to what skills make a security director successful, how security interviewing skills can help you in your career, and so much more!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Clay Bryan grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He has no relation to Bryan, Texas; has definitely checked. Proud husband and father.  He joined the Air Force in 2005, spent 7+ year's in Washington D.C. working for the Intelligence Community in varies capacities.  In 2013 he moved to San Angelo, TX where he was first introduced to Higher Education Administration.  He met is wife Kate in 2014, married in 2015 and left the Air Force. He completed his Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University –Commerce, after receiving 3 Associates degree in Applied Science, Technology & Military Science, Applied Science, Intelligence Studies & Technology and Science, Psychology. In 2017, he had the opportunity to attend the Bush School's event with Ambassador John Negroponte, former Director of National Intelligence, after this he joined the Bush School.  He had what he says is, “the opposite Bush School” experience; not pursing public service because of the Bush School, rather pursed the Bush School because of public service. He is currently working on his Masters of Business Administration and is a Senior Administrative Coordinator of the Dean's Administration staff at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. SARAH, TJ, & CLAY CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was your main draw to the Bush School? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Get the inside scoop on what's going on in the world from UK Insider Michael Shrimpton.   Michael Shrimpton was a barrister from his call to the Bar in London in 1983 until being disbarred in 2019 over a fraudulently obtained conviction. He is a specialist in National Security and Constitutional Law, Strategic Intelligence and Counter-terrorism. He is a former Adjunct Professor of Intelligence Studies at the American Military University.ResourcesRead Michael Shrimpton's Recent Work on VT Foreign Policy atSUPPORT VT and Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH Follow VT on TwitterFollow VT on FacebookVisit VT RADIO Official Podcast siteSupport the show Visit VT for more Uncenosred Alternative Foreign Policy Media

#027 - In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by M. George DeBusk, MD, MSc, FACS, FCCP. He's a trauma surgeon and critical care physician specialized in trauma and emergency surgery. What makes him a fantastic resource for security practitioners like us is that he's made a career out of educating, training, and providing medical oversight for security providers, first responders, law enforcement, and even special operations groups.Dr. DeBusk holds dual certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and specializes in Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care Medicine. “Doc” completed a General Surgery residency at Harvard Medical School's, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at MIT during his residency. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and College of Chest Physicians. He is an elected member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and has held the position of State Vice Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma in the States of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Dr. DeBusk also holds full medical licensure to practice in multiple U.S. states and abroad where he provides concierge medical care for private clients worldwide. Topics that we focused on included: what type of medical training curriculum is most appropriate for security or executive protection professionals, how we can evaluate training providers, what the advantages are of having a physician like him supporting your team, and what deliverables you can expect to get from a medical director. And so much more!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent-- -- If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#025 - In this next episode, I was joined by the great Nickolas L. Allen, MPH, CPH, once again. As you may recall, Nick joined me on Episode 10 last year. This time he's back to share his experience moving from the Intel Analyst side and on to Emergency Management. What I found most educational about chatting with Nick, was hearing his thoughts on niche areas of emergency management that the average security practitioner needs to consider in their day-to-day work protecting people and property.And who better to learn from than Nick, who has broad security experience and a master's in Public Health, Biosecurity, and Disaster Preparedness!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent-- -- If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Our guest today is charming international relations-cum-military historian Huw Bennett! Huw is a Reader in International Relations in the School of Law and Politics at Cardiff University in Wales. He was previously a Reader and then Lecturer in International Politics and Intelligence Studies at Aberystwyth University and a Lecturer in Defence Studies at King's College London at the Joint Services Command and Staff College. He was educated at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, earning a degree in International Politics and Strategic Studies, a Master's in Strategic Studies, and a PhD in International Politics. Huw has written two books. The first, Fighting the Mau Mau: the British Army and Counter-Insurgency in the Kenya Emergency, was published by Cambridge in 2012, and his most recent book, Uncivil War: The British Army and the Troubles, 1966-1975, will be released by Cambridge in October 2023. Huw also co-edited The Kenya Papers of General Sir George Erskine, June 1953 to May 1955, with David French (The History Press for the Army Records Society, 2013). Huw's articles have been published in War in History, the Journal of Strategic Studies, the Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History, and Defense and Security Analysis, to name a few. His work has been supported by the British Academy, The Leverhulme Trust, the Irish Research Council, and the Economic and Social Research Council. Huw's involvement in the profession is considerable. He is an editorial board member at The British Journal for Military History, Studies in Contemporary Warfare, and War and the British Empire. He is also the Co-Editor in Chief of Critical Military Studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and The Higher Education Academy and has appeared on BBC World News, Good Evening Wales, Radio France International, and many others. Join us for a fun but, at times, deep chat with Huw Bennett. We'll talk growing up half-Welsh in Surrey, living in Wales, the emotional toll of writing about atrocity, reading War and Peace, the delights of Spaghetti Ice, Barbi, Nirvana, and more! Shoutout to Joe's Ice Cream and Coco Gellato in Cardiff! Rec.: 07/20/2023

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the extraordinary life and career of Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) Scott H. Stalker, the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) of United States Space Command. With roots in Lebanon, New Hampshire, MGySgt Stalker's journey began as a Marine in 1993, and since then, he has served in various critical roles, including the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, and the National Security Agency. Join us as we explore MGySgt Stalker's diverse assignments and deployments, including combat tours and contingency operations. From his leadership roles within Marine Corps units to his contributions in intelligence and cyber domains, we uncover the depth of his experience and the significant impact he has made in the realm of national security. MGySgt Stalker's journey serves as a testament to resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in service to his country. Through his remarkable educational achievements, including degrees in Intelligence Studies and Cybersecurity, as well as executive education from prestigious institutions like Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Johns Hopkins University, we gain insights into MGySgt Stalker's commitment to continuous learning and leadership development. Furthermore, we explore the vital role of family as he and his wife nurture their three children, forming the core of "Team Stalker." This episode offers a compelling narrative of MGySgt Scott H. Stalker's journey, showcasing his unwavering dedication, sacrifices, and the inspiring leadership he embodies as a senior enlisted leader in the United States Space Command.

#026 - In this next episode, I was joined by the man who needs no introduction (but he'll get one anyway) Chuck Andrews, MSME, CPP. He's a leader in the security industry, with over 40 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience. He leads many giant projects, including The Friends of Chuck, Texas Night, and many others.Chuck's earned his master's in Security Executive Management from the University of Houston and holds the CPP, CFE, and many other certifications and accolades. Topics that we focused on include what's in store for those attending Texas Night, Chuck's philosophy about working in the security industry, and much more.--TX Night before GSX 2023Date: Sunday, Sep 10, 2023Time: 6:00 PM -10:00 PM CDTLocation: Gilley's Dallas - 1135 Botham Jean Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215Entry: FREE to GSX attendees! Must be registered to attend. Entry ONLY by QR Code on your phone/printed ticket!!!Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-night-at-gsx-2023-tickets-663358572347?aff=FriendsOfChuck---- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent-- -- If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Host Johnny Punish welcomes VT's Michael Shrimpton to explore the persistent rumor that Nazi Dictator Adolf Hitler was part of the Rothschild Bankster Family.  Shrimpton and Punish get into it.  So sit back and enjoy the show!Episode IEpisode IIBTW, The Rothschild family is a wealthy Ashkenazi Jewish family originally from Frankfurt that rose to prominence with Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a court factor to the German Landgraves of Hesse-Kassel in the Free City of Frankfurt, Holy Roman Empire, who established his banking business in the 1760s.Michael Shrimpton was a barrister from his call to the Bar in London in 1983 until being disbarred in 2019 over a fraudulently obtained conviction. He is a specialist in National Security and Constitutional Law, Strategic Intelligence and Counter-terrorism. He is a former Adjunct Professor of Intelligence Studies at the American Military University.Read Michael Shrimpton's Recent Work on VT Foreign PolicyVT Radio ResourcesSUPPORT VT and Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH Follow VT on TwitterFollow VT on FacebookVisit VT RADIO Official Podcast siteSupport the show Visit VT for more Uncenosred Alternative Foreign Policy Media

#024 - In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast.We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Operations Conference in Kansas City — hosted by the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. We discussed highlights from conference presentations, key ideas we walked away from the event with, and much more.---Learn more about the GSPG Podcast:https://gspgpodcast.podbean.com/If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Over the weekend, we watched as Russia teetered on the brink of civil war, capturing the world's attention. We woke up Sunday to an unexpected turn of events involving a deal with Belarus. But what happened in the lead up to that deal...and what does it mean? In this episode of The Quicky, we're breaking down exactly what happened and where Russian President Putin stands now with the war in Ukraine, after his own man told the Russian people that the reasons behind the conflict are all a lie.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  John Blaxland - Professor in Intelligence Studies and International Security at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the defeat of France in 1940 by the Germans during World War II, its status as a world power was deeply shaken. It wasn't until the liberation by the Allies in 1944 that France was able to rebuild itself but faced many challenges both external and internal. Externally, the war against Germany still waged until May 1945. At the same time, the emerging Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union meant France would be forced to pick sides. Internally, the legacy of polarized politics of the 1930s remained with the supporters of Charles de Gaulle on one side and the French Communist Party (PCF) on the other side. In the midst of this volatile mix were the American administrations of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman trying to determine on how best American foreign policy towards France should proceed in the post-liberation era. A common perception promoted by American diplomats in France was that the country was deeply weakened by the German wartime occupation and was on the verge of not only civil war but a Communist takeover as well. This perception would be a major driving force in American foreign policy in the first years of the Cold War. It also marked the beginning of a complex dynamic between diplomacy and intelligence within the U.S. government. This gripping story is the subject of Susan McCall Perlman's Contesting France: Intelligence and US Foreign Policy in the Early Cold War (Cambridge University Press, 2023). Susan McCall Perlman is Professor of History and Intelligence Studies at the National Intelligence University. She has published widely on US foreign relations and intelligence and is the 2020 recipient of the Robert Beland Excellence in Teaching Award. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With the defeat of France in 1940 by the Germans during World War II, its status as a world power was deeply shaken. It wasn't until the liberation by the Allies in 1944 that France was able to rebuild itself but faced many challenges both external and internal. Externally, the war against Germany still waged until May 1945. At the same time, the emerging Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union meant France would be forced to pick sides. Internally, the legacy of polarized politics of the 1930s remained with the supporters of Charles de Gaulle on one side and the French Communist Party (PCF) on the other side. In the midst of this volatile mix were the American administrations of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman trying to determine on how best American foreign policy towards France should proceed in the post-liberation era. A common perception promoted by American diplomats in France was that the country was deeply weakened by the German wartime occupation and was on the verge of not only civil war but a Communist takeover as well. This perception would be a major driving force in American foreign policy in the first years of the Cold War. It also marked the beginning of a complex dynamic between diplomacy and intelligence within the U.S. government. This gripping story is the subject of Susan McCall Perlman's Contesting France: Intelligence and US Foreign Policy in the Early Cold War (Cambridge University Press, 2023). Susan McCall Perlman is Professor of History and Intelligence Studies at the National Intelligence University. She has published widely on US foreign relations and intelligence and is the 2020 recipient of the Robert Beland Excellence in Teaching Award. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bobby Harrington about the importance of self-trust, self-belief, and self-leadership. Bobby Harrington (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-harrington/) is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA) Immersive Leadership Development company, specializing in performance programs and immersive leadership development events. He has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leadership in twenty-four different countries with thirteen languages. His work focuses on people in leadership, team design, and technical innovation leadership. He earned a degree in Intelligence Studies and International Relations later in life. Bobby is a United States Marine Corps Desert Shield/Desert Storm Gulf War veteran and lives in Texas with his wife and family. Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network #LinkedInPresents Further explore the topics discussed in this episode with the new HCIConsulting Chatbot: https://poe.com/HCIConsulting. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Go to HelloFresh.com/hci50 and use code hci50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Check out CrowdHealth and start your free trial at joincrowdhealth.com and use promo code HCI. Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com. Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we'll be discussing futures thinking, foresight planning as it relates to the space industry, and the importance of proactive and anticipatory policymaking in order to create more positive future outcomes for humanity both on and off Earth.On today's show we are joined by Kara Cunzeman, the Lead Futurist for Strategic Foresight for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.  In her role, Kara is focused on cultivating formalized methodologies in futures thinking, helping the enterprise adequately prepare and proactively shape the future through innovative approaches across strategy, acquisition, S&T portfolio management, policy, and operations.  Prior to working at Aerospace, Kara held roles in space systems engineering, vehicle operations, and space sensor development at Raytheon and General Atomics.  She was also a key contributor to winning Phase II funding from a NASA small business in innovation (SBIR) award for extracting oxygen from lunar soil while at Packer Engineering.  She received her B.S. in Multidisciplinary Engineering and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.  She is also a certified foresight practitioner and guest instructor at the Institute for the Future, the Center for Intelligence Studies, International Space University, and George Washington University.We also want to extend a big thank you to our sponsors this year for supporting our show!Learn more about our Gold Sponsor Multiverse Media, an integrated media company focusing on space exploration, science, and technology, and check out the Cislunar Market Opportunities report produced by NewSpace Global, a Multiverse Media property, for a snapshot and user guide to the players and opportunities ahead for the cislunar economy.  To get your own copy please go to cislunar.report and use coupon code citizen10 for 10% off a single user license.Learn more about our Silver Sponsor the Colorado School of Mines Space Resources Program, a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary program that offers Certificate, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees for professionals around the world interested in the emerging field of extraterrestrial resources here.Support the showSubscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media!Instagram: @thecelestialcitizenTwitter: @celestialcitznLinkedIn: Celestial CitizenYouTube: @thecelestialcitizen

Gail's Bio: I came to King in 2014 after nearly a dozen years at the Central Intelligence Agency, where I worked on issues related to East Asian security, politics, and governance. I had the privilege of traveling the world, and writing for and briefing the senior-most policymakers in the US Government. The opportunities I was given were amazing, and I appreciated every one — but in reality I always wanted to teach, and I was never a city girl, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to move to northeastern TN and teach at King.I was recruited by the CIA out of a PhD program at the University of Arizona, where I was studying political science/international relations, with an emphasis on China. I have a M.A. in political science from Iowa State University, and a B.S in political science from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.I am the Coordinator of the Security and Intelligence Studies Program here at King, and also serve as the Director of the King Institute of Security and Intelligence Studies. I am also the faculty adviser for KSI–a great group of students interested in global events and security and intelligence-related issues. I teach classes in analysis, which are intended not only to teach higher level critical thinking skills that government agencies expect prospective employees to possess, but also to prepare students to succeed in graduate school. I also teach classes in intelligence ethics, counter-terrorism, and I will be teaching a new class in Chinese history and politics in the Spring 2016 semester.My research interests center around democratization and liberalization, human rights (I know, shocking for a former CIA officer!), and political stability. I also have a strong interest in Chinese history and politics, particularly how Western influence, and particularly Western religion, has impacted the development of China's politics. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and spending time with friends.Today's sponsor:BUB's Naturals https://www.BUBSNATURALS.com/Use the code "TEAMHOUSE" for 20% your order!Pick up their collagen protein, MCT oil, and apple cider vinegar gummies today!BUBS Donates 10% of all profits to charity in Glens honor, starting with the Glen Doherty Memorial FoundationGO TO:https://www.BUBSNATURALS.com/?discount=TEAMHOUSE orUse the code "TEAMHOUSE" for 20% off your order!FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. Words that we live by.Thanks for supporting the companies that support the show!To help support the show and for all bonus content including:-2 bonus episodes per month -Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests-Ad Free audio feedSubscribe to our Patreon!