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Researcher working on project about her mother, a former CIA SE division desk chief, seeking former branch chiefs in the division between 1980 and 1994 to help with general descriptions of interrelationships and information flow. Also seeking officers who were in Rome station anytime between 1986-90. Please contact viveca.novak@gmail.com.
Are you a current or former intelligence professional interested in contributing to research on how intelligence and decision-makers collaborate? We are seeking individuals with professional experience in intelligence operations, either in current or previous roles within law enforcement, military departments, federal agencies, or the private sector. We are particularly interested in those who have been involved in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence that directly informs organizational goals/missions. We also seek those who have been in roles that make decisions based on such intelligence. This study involves an interview lasting approximately 1 hour to explore your experiences and contribute to a deeper understanding of this critical area of collaboration. Participation in the interview will be compensated.
If you are interested in participating or have questions regarding whether you qualify, please email me at carlos.lopez@unt.edu. View Flyer for additional information.
CIA in 1970 FIFA World Cup or 1968 Olympic Games. Did the CIA watch soccer? I’m a British journalist and documentary maker (20 years at the BBC, now independent) working on a historical podcast series focusing on the 1970 FIFA World Cup (soccer), as well as the 1968 Olympic Games. I am trying to understand what operational interest, if any, the CIA took in these two sporting events, particularly in the context of the Cold War in Latin America. Since both events took place in Mexico, I am keen to speak to anyone specifically about either the CIA Mexico station at that time (under Win Scott and later John Horton), or - for broader context - about the Agency’s historical interest in sporting matters more generally. Anyone with insight into the involvement of the Brazilian government or security agencies in soccer during the 1970 World Cup (under Gen Medici) would also be of interest. I can be contacted at gabriel.gatehouse@gmail.com. Discretion is, of course, assured.
The International Security & Intelligence Programmer at Emmanuel College in the University of Cambridge, Summer 2025. Residential Programmer: Cambridge, Sunday 6 July to Saturday 2 August 2025. See syllabus with full details.
Researcher is seeking information about the document known in the West as the “KGB Wanted List,” the 1969 version of which was brought to the West by a KGB defector in 1972. Vladislav Krasnov analysed a portion of the list in his 1986 book titled “Soviet Defectors.” Both CIA and the FBI responded to FOIA requests indicating that they cannot find the 1969 list (although both CIA and NACIC have cited it in various forums). If you have a copy of the 1969 list, suggestions where it might be found in its entirety, or knowledge of any earlier lists in the series, please contact Kevin Riehle at kevin.riehle@brunel.ac.uk.
AFIO member seeks a collaborator with YouTube technical expertise to launch a channel that will highlight specific examples of Russian and Chinese misinformation. Please contact Greg Rushford at gregrushford@gmail.com.
U.K.-based private intelligence company Grey Dynamics is accepting applications for its analyst internship program. Excellent resume building experience for aspiring intel analysts and, for intelligence studies students (and graduates) who are interested in analysis and writing, a great entry-level opportunity to exercise your skills in a real editorial and publication setting. See full details and application instructions.
Child of former CIA Como Officer Walter E. McLeod seeks information on her father's life and work to help build a better understanding of the family's history. McLeod EODed in 1951 and served in Saipan, Havana, WTC, Caracas, Jakarta, Saigon, Paris, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and Bangkok. He retired in 1975. If you have information to share, contact Kathy McLeod katherinemacleod@gmail.com.
This position is a 9-month, tenure-track position with possibilities of summer teaching assignments. Criteria for tenure and promotion include research, scholarship, teaching effectiveness, and service to the university and community. Beginning Date: August 30, 2025.
The School of Criminology and Security Studies is a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences of Indiana State University. It is a rapidly growing department / school with a degree program in Intelligence Studies which began in fall 2018. The program offers concentrations in intelligence operations/collection and intelligence analysis. The school provides undergraduate and graduate distance learning programs, consulting and training services for public and governmental agencies, and technical support through its Institute of Criminology. The department has modern classroom facilities including a crime lab. Cyber labs, and “smart rooms” for interactive video and computer instruction. Also, our programs offer internship opportunities. The Criminology program has grown to over 800 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students both on campus and in the distance education programs. It is anticipated that the Intelligence Studies program will enroll between 500 to 600 majors when fully implemented, with new faculty positions added to meet enrollment and program needs. The School is multidisciplinary with a broad emphasis on justice and homeland/national security matters. More information is available through the department website at www.indstate.edu/cas/ccj.
Position: Associate/ Assistant Professor. This position is a 10-month, tenure-track position with possibilities of summer teaching assignments. Criteria for tenure and promotion include research, scholarship, teaching effectiveness, and service to the university and community. Beginning Date: August 30, 2026.
Qualifications and Duties: Candidates are required to have a doctorate, with strong preference given to those with a Ph.D. in international or domestic analysis studies or criminology, criminal justice, or related field with experience in analysis or demonstrated research agenda in intelligence analysis or crime analysis. ABD with firm completion date will be considered. A juris doctorate degree is not sufficient. The successful candidate will teach courses related to intelligence or crime analysis, as well as other classes in the curriculum. Candidates will eventually have an opportunity to develop new courses. The successful candidate will also be required to provide evidence of an active or developing research agenda. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level and in both an on campus and distance education format. The normal teaching load for tenured- and tenure-track faculty is 3:3 (9 hours per semester) for scholars who remain productive, with a possibility for summer teaching opportunities. Professional experience in a culturally diverse environment is also desirable. Salary is competitive (and commensurate with qualifications and experience) with excellent benefits.
Application: Screening will begin August 30, 2025, as applications are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must apply online at jobs.indstate.edu and attach a letter of application, vita, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to campus interview), three letters of recommendation and any other supporting material. Inquiries may be directed to: David Polizzi, Ph.D., M.A., LCAC Chair, Search Committee, Professor School of Criminology & Security Studies, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (812) 237-8332 [voice]; (812) 237-2407 [fax] E-mail to: sbarton1@indstate.edu ISU encourages women and minority scholars to apply; ISU has a higher percentage of diverse and multicultural students than any other Indiana university.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes all faculty, staff, and students, regardless of identity or affiliation. The College values the contribution of all individuals in the execution of its primary mission, which is to educate undergraduate and graduate students. To that end, we will strive to attract representative staff and faculty. The College will actively support endeavors that embrace and explore human differences and global awareness. The College’s Diversity Plan is accessible from the College’s website: http://www.indstate.edu/cas/diversity
The Department of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a faculty position for a new open-source intelligence (OSINT) laboratory, created to be the first of its kind to study the complex security issues within the U.S.-Mexico border region. The faculty member will lead efforts to establish the nation's premier institution analyzing U.S. Mexican border security, including how it is impacted by political, social, physical, and economic forces across (and beyond) the Western Hemisphere. The laboratory will use cutting edge OSINT techniques, build databases, help create scholarly research and analytical reports, and assist students in developing career relevant skills. This will be a full-time, tenured position beginning in Fall 2025. The faculty member will hold the rank of associate professor or professor. Responsibilities include developing and directing the laboratory, obtaining external funding, and publishing scholarly research. The faculty member will teach courses and mentor students in open-source intelligence analysis. They will work closely with community partners across the university and in the public and private sectors in support of the laboratory and the Department. Details and Application
19 Jul 2025 - In-Person International Spy Museum Store Event, Washington, DC
2:00pm-4:00pm
Author and retired supervisory special agent Jeffrey James Higgins will be on-site at the Spy Museum Store to sign his book The Havana Syndrome. Before writing fiction, short stories, and creative non-fiction, Higgins wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents, as well as received the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Using his experience, Higgins developed a spy thriller about FBI agent Nathan Burke, who must uncover a global conspiracy to save his estranged wife and the nation. When Nathan's wife falls victim to the mysterious and debilitating Havana Syndrome and the CIA dismisses his findings, Nathan must go off on his own to stop the threat and uncover the truth. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
22 Jul 2025 - Virtual International Spy Museum Program, Washington, DC
2:00pm - 3:00pm
SPY with Me is an interactive virtual program for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Join SPY as we use music and artifacts to explore some of our favorite spy stories. Programs last one hour and are held virtually through Zoom. To register, please email Shana Oltmans at soltmans@spymuseum.org. Free but space is limited. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
22 Jul 2025 - Holland & Knight 800 17th Street NW, Washington DC 20006 Lower Level Conference Center
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Throughout the history of the U.S. Intelligence Community, its officers and other members have served our nation against a variety of foreign threat actors while incurring significant personal risk, including legal exposure stemming from their operational and other work-related activities.
To foster a greater understanding of the nature and practical impact of the varied legal challenges for intelligence officers during a period of increasing global conflict, the Council on Intelligence Issues and the law firm Holland & Knight LLC will present this panel discussion to explore some of the challenges and options for current and former intelligence officers who many need government or private sector legal assistance in connection with their employment.
Panelists will address situations that can cause intelligence officers to wonder if they need legal help, how government lawyers may represent them, what to do if they need private legal counsel, and what private counsel ought to know when asked to help.
Panelists: Jason Klitenic (Moderator) * Hon. Ken Wainstein * Deborah Curtis * John Bennett
REGISTER by July 21, 2025. Lunch is included. Virtual option available.
26 Jul 2025 - Barnes & Noble, 6260 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044
12:00pm
Victory in Shanghai: A Korean American Family's Journey to the CIA and the Army Special Forces, tells the story of the family of Arthur Kim, who served in US Army intelligence during the Korean War and in the CIA from 1955 to 1977 and became one of the earliest members of the Association of Retired Intelligence Officers. The book may be purchased at one of the following locations:
https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781640126619/victory-in-shanghai/
https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Shanghai-American-Familys-Journey/dp/1640126325/
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/victory-in-shanghai-robert-s-kim/1146023501
29 Jul 2025 - In-Person International Spy Museum Store Event, Washington, DC
2:00pm-4:00pm
Author and former CIA intelligence officer Christina Hillsberg will be on-site at the Spy Museum Store to sign her book Agents of Change. Years after her successful and impactful career at the CIA, Christina Hillsberg became enthralled with the stories of the trailblazing women who forged new paths within the Agency long before she began her career there. These were women who sacrificed their personal lives, risked their safety, defied expectations, and boldly navigated the male-dominated spy organization. Through exclusive interviews with current and former female CIA officers, many of whom have never spoken publicly, Agents of Change tells an enthralling and, at times, disturbing story set against the backdrop of the evolving women’s movement. Underestimated but undaunted, they fought their way, decade by decade, through adversity to the top of the spy game. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
31 Jul 2025 - In-Person International Spy Museum Program, Washington, DC
7:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for this not-so clandestine affair at the Spy Museum. This event includes private, after-hours access to the exhibits; an exclusive, insider's look at Spy Museum artifacts; and a chance to meet some of the most interesting people who ever stepped out of the shadows. Our "spies" will include former agents from the CIA, FBI, US military, and other members of the intelligence community. Attendees will enjoy special "one-night-only" activities, ask our "spies" their burning questions, and talk to SPY staff about how the Museum collects its intriguing artifacts. While enjoying delicious drinks and food, a fun digital dossier will help you spot our elusive experts as they mingle in the galleries. Visit www.spymuseum.org.