NEWS

AFIO Now Member Video Release of Sean Wiswesser, CIA, on Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intel and Putin's Secret War

Interview of 25 March 2026 of Sean M Wiswesser, former CIA Operations Officer, on his latest book, "Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War" Co-Host and Interviewer Paul Hollingsworth PhD, former Senior CIA Officer and Analyst, President, AFIO, and Co-Host James Hughes, a former CIA Operations Officer, Former NSA Associate Deputy Director of Operations, and President Emeritus, AFIO, speak with Sean about his latest book. You can find the video on your member home page or the AFIO Now Interviews and Podcasts page after you have logged in.

AFIO Now Video Public Release of Leon Carroll Jr, NCIS Agent, co-author with Mark Harmon, discussing latest book: "Ghosts of Sicily"

Interview of 18 March 2026 of Leon Carroll Jr, former NCIS Special Agent, with co-author Mark Harmon, on Ghosts of Sicily. This video is available on the AFIO Now Interviews & Podcasts page.

March Win Short-Form Book Review is Available to the Public

Dr. Ryan Schaefer, co-editor of the journal Global Change, Peace & Security, reviews Pakistan’s ISI: A Concise History of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate. Available on the WIN Short Form Book Reviews page.

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EVENTS

22
Apr
2026

12:00 PM

AFIO San Francisco Chapter Meeting Featuring Col. Ray Powell (USAF, Ret.)

Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Please join the AFIO San Francisco Chapter Meeting featuring Col. Ray Powell (USAF, Ret.) discussing Lighting Up China's Gray Zone War in the South China Sea.  

RSVP and meal choice are required.

7
May
2026

11:30 AM

AFIO Florida Satellite Chapter hosts Admiral Cathal O'Connor

Doubletree Hotel
1665 N State Rt A1A | Melbourne (Indialantic), FL 32903

The Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Florida Satellite Chapter, is hosting Admiral Cathal O'Connor, who will discuss "National Defense Strategy." Admiral O'Connor's presentation will follow a sit-down lunch. 

Reservations are required. 

8
May
2026

10:30 AM

AFIO National Luncheon: American Intelligence at 250 Years

DoubleTree by Hilton, McLean, VA
1960 Chain Bridge Rd McLean, VA 22102

Please join us and guest speakers Mark M. Lowenthal, Ph.D. and Jeffrey Rogg, Ph.D.,  as they discuss American Intelligence at 250 Years, Past and Prospects.  Registration is open!

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