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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.
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
Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Intelligence Studies in the School of Intelligence, Computing and Global Politics. The position is at the Erie campus and begins Fall Semester 2024. Successful candidates will teach introductory and applied courses in Crime and Law Enforcement intelligence analysis at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in addition to the ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in: Leadership in Intelligence; Advanced Analytic Techniques; Intelligence Collection and Analysis. Additional information and application instructions.
24 Jun 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.
24 Jun 2025 - Virtual and In-Person at the International Spy Museum, Washington, DC
6:30pm
“Blood. Honor. Justice. Homeland. Courage.” — the motto of Russia’s Wagner Group, perhaps the best known private military company in the world. Private militaries and mercenaries fuel pop culture storylines, but the Wagner Group’s reality has impacted the real world from Europe through sub-Sharan Africa and the Middle East. Wagner emerged in 2014 and has taken on greater prominence since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. With original leadership from Putin’s confidante Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner became a key part of Russia’s foreign policy. This evening Wagner Group experts will discuss the current status of the entity, the effect of Prigozhin’s failed rebellion, and what the future for Russian private warfare looks like since Prigozhin’s dramatic death in August 2023. The conversation will be moderated by Amy Mackinnon, an award-winning national security reporter at POLITICO. She will be joined by Colin P. Clarke, Director of Research at the Soufan Group and Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center and author of the forthcoming Moscow’s Mercenaries: The Rise and Fall of the Wagner Group; John Lechner, journalist, researcher, and author of Death is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare; and Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director of the Future Frontlines program and Planetary Politics initiative at the New America Foundation and author of Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos. Following the discussion you can ask your questions in-person or online. Books will be for sale and signing after the conversation. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
25 Jun 2025 - Online
12:00pm-1:00pm
Join moderator Michael Ard, director of the MS in Intelligence Analysis program, for an Inside Intelligence webinar “The Islamic Republic of Iran: Is This the Beginning of the End?” Speakers Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and Scott Modell, Chief Executive Officer at Rapidan Energy Group, will join in a discussion on the current events in the Middle East, specifically the conflict between Iran and Israel.
28 Jun 2025 - In-Person International Spy Museum Store Event, Washington, DC
2:00pm - 4:00pm
How did a young lady from a wealthy family in Maryland end up as the Gestapo’s most wanted spy? This YA biography of Virginia Hall, World War II’s most successful female spy, will inspire reluctant readers and budding history buffs alike. Author of The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II’s Most Dangerous Spy, Claudia Friddell, will be on site for the special book signing event. She is also the author of several children’s books, including Cool off and Ride: A Trolley Trip to Beat the Heat; Road Trip: Camping With the Four Vagabonds: Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs; To the Front!: Clara Barton Braves the Battle of Antietam; and Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call: The Heroic Story of WWI Telephone Operators. Visit www.spymuseum.org.