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Robert Stock was born on December 29, 1916 in Hamilton, Ohio and died on October 25, 1983 in Queens, New York. He entered the U.S. Army in 1941 as a private, eventually being promoted to captain. His Selective Service Number was 0-1640045. He served as an intelligence officer, possibly with the Office of Strategic Services. He was discharged from the Army shortly after the end of World War 2. He subsequently joined the CIA in May of 1950. He was assigned to the staff of the military attaché in Yugoslavia. Soon after starting his assignment in Yugoslavia, he was sent to Budapest, Hungary, ostensibly to deliver diplomatic messages to the U.S. embassy. However, his main purpose was to contact the main agent there to give that agent verbal instructions about passing information and forming an intelligence ring. He was arrested on the way by a Hungarian counter-intelligence man and sent to a Hungarian prison. During the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, he was released from prison by the revolutionaries and was allowed to go immediately to the U.S. Embassy for asylum. He then found out that his identity had been “erased” by U.S. intelligence authorities, which was done for the purpose of protecting the intelligence network that he had helped set up. He was flown to Vienna and then to an Air Force hospital in Germany while his statements about who he was were being verified. He was told not to communicate with anyone beyond his commanding officer and a psychiatrist at the hospital who was treating him. He subsequently left the CIA, probably sometime in 1956. For decades, numerous family members have attempted to find out the details of Robert’s life while he was in the CIA, with very limited success. The last contact anyone in his family had with him was a short visit he made to his brother in Albany, New York in 1957. If anyone has information on Robert, please contact his nephew, Mike Brunner at: mbrunner1@cinci.rr.com or 513-379-9734 or by mail at 351 Warren Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.
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 who 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. If you are interested in participating or have questions regarding whether you qualify, please email me at carlos.lopez@unt.edu.
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.
Provide academic and administrative leadership within a School of approximately 500+ undergraduate majors and master’s students as well as 29 full and part-time faculty. Oversee and facilitate the School's resources. Provide support for teaching, research, service, recruitment, retention, and fundraising. Be an advocate for experiential learning and represent the School of Criminology and Security Studies effectively in college, university, and community matters. Teach and publish in expertise area. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Participate in external and community engagement to cultivate partnerships, funding opportunities, and promote the School. Full details on qualifications, duties, and application.
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. .
The successful candidates will have demonstrable research records in themes related to the vacancy and strong teaching background in intelligence and security, or a related field, as well as in topics related to the Institute's Bachelor's and Master's programme offerings. The candidate will be expected to teach across several programmes in the Institute, notably the master's programme Crisis and Security Management and the bachelor programme Security Studies, and our minor in Intelligence Studies. The positions are aimed at strengthening the Institute's teaching, research and grant-acquisition capacities in a phase of growth and exciting interdisciplinary research opportunities. Full details on qualifications, duties, 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.
The Department of National Security invites nominations and applications for a tenured Full/Associate Professor and Chair of National Security. The department includes a dynamic undergraduate program encompassing four distinct bachelor's degrees (Security & Defense Policy, Intelligence Analysis, Homeland Security, and International Affairs), a robust master's degree program, and several practitioner-oriented certificates. Qualifications: A terminal degree in national security, public policy, political science, or related field is required; Ph.D. preferred. The successful applicant will have a record of teaching excellence at the university level, established catalog of academic publications, and an innovative research agenda. Applicants should also possess experience in university-level service and leadership. The department is particularly interested in candidates with policymaking experience in national security at either the federal, state, or local level. Tenurable Assistant Professors may also be considered in accordance with the aforementioned qualifications. Application Instructions: Please submit a brief cover letter explaining teaching experience and philosophy, publication record, practitioner-oriented experience (if applicable), CV, and the name and contact information for three references. Applicants may also include up to 3 artifacts of teaching ability (examples include syllabi, student evaluations, learning exercises, assignments, or other feedback) that illustrate teaching experience. More information and application here or contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeffrey Treistman at jtreistman@newhaven.edu.
Spyher Tours
These are 90-120 minute historical tours with an interactive "operational" component. Most tours start at 10am on select Thursdays-Sundays. The immediate opportunity is for dates in March, but additional opportunities are available through June, and new opportunities are likely to become available throughout the year. This is a fun way to get back out on the streets, engage/educate the public on the world of espionage, and make some extra cash. The next opportunities to see a tour in action (and train before the Spring rush) are Sunday 2/18 and Sunday 3/3. Please contact Rosanna at 571-236-9052 or rosanna@spyher.co. Visit https://spyher.co.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona campus is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate-level professor of intelligence studies to teach intelligence courses to students in the Global Security and Intelligence program. The successful candidate will teach students about the intelligence community, strategic intelligence, the intelligence cycle and intelligence analysis, writing, and briefing. Prior experience working in the intelligence community is strongly preferred. We are interested in candidates with teaching acumen in intelligence analysis and writing using structured analytical techniques.
May 14, 2025 - Washington, DC
6:30pm
Is the US Intelligence Community’s greatest struggle with the American people, who expect it to keep them safe but not at the cost of their liberty and principles? Join Dr. Jeffrey P. Rogg, author of The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence in conversation with former CIA Museum Historian and bestselling author Dr. Nicholas Reynolds. Rogg will describe how he used original research to develop a new interpretation of US history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. They will explore the origins and evolution of intelligence in America, including its overlooked role in some of the key events that shaped the nation. And how do these events echo today? They’ll reveal the historical origins of contemporary controversies in American intelligence that continue to receive widespread, constant attention in the news. They’ll discuss Rogg’s concept of US civil-intelligence relations to explain the fraught interaction between intelligence and the society it serves. However, Reynolds and Rogg will not just explore questions from the past, but also the questions for the future that the United States must confront as intelligence gains ever greater importance in the twenty-first century. The Spy and the State will be available for sale and signing after the conversation. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
May 15, 2025 - Washington, DC
6pm-8pm
The Art of Building Relationships at The Octagon Museum and oldest private residence in Washington D.C. Dolley Madison was outgoing, energetic, fun-loving, kind and a great Washington socialite. In honor of her birthday we gather to address (and practice) the art of building relationships. Intelligence officers around the world live this practice and Spyher is pleased to address the key components of relationship building in this 1-hour program, followed by a 1-hour mix-and-mingle. Join SPYHER to hear more about Trust, Communication, Empathy, Respect and more.
May 20, 2025 - Washington, DC
12pm-1pm
Join us for an online discussion of the latest intelligence, national security, and terrorism issues in the news. Spy Museum Executive Director Chris Costa, a former intelligence officer of 34 years, will be joined by Colonel (Ret.) Fleming “Tal” Sullivan, former Director of Sensitive Activities, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Sullivan’s 30-year military career included 26 years as a United States Army Special Forces Officer. As a Green Beret, Sullivan served in various leadership roles involving direct action, clandestine, and strategic execution of our nation’s most sensitive defense policies and special operations during peacetime and in combat abroad. This included Director of Sensitive Activities USSOCOM; commander of a special operations task force in Beirut Lebanon; and commander of a joint unconventional warfare operational group. Sullivan also served as Military Deputy Director, Special Activities in Washington DC. Sullivan received numerous awards and accolades including five Bronze Star Medals, a Defense Superior Service Award, and two Legions of Merit Awards. He is currently the Director of Human Performance at GAP Solutions Inc. and the founder and president of Défions Strategic Consulting, LLC. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
May 24, 2025 - Washington, DC
2pm-4pm
The bestselling coauthor of The Moscow Rules and Argo tells her riveting, courageous story of being a female spy at the height of the Cold War. In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked recounts not only the drama of Mendez’s high-stakes work—how this savvy operator parlayed her “everywoman” appeal into incredible subterfuge—but also the grit and good fortune it took for her to navigate a misogynistic world. This is the story of an incredible spy career and what it took to achieve it. Jonna Mendez is a former Chief of Disguise with over twenty-five years of experience as a CIA officer working in Moscow and other sensitive areas. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
May 27, 2025 - Washington, DC
2pm-3pm
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.
May 29, 2025 - Washington, DC
6:30pm
How did hacking go from a nerdy hobby to a geopolitical lever of power? Veteran information security professional Emily Crose traces this evolution in her new book Hack to the Future: How World Governments Relentlessly Pursue and Domesticate Hackers. Crose is uniquely positioned to cover this topic as an expert in both offensive and defensive cyber security who specializes in industrial control systems security. This evening, Crose, who is also an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, sits down with Amanda Ohlke, Spy Museum Director of Adult Education, to discuss the United States government’s nuanced and complex relationship with hacker culture over the last few decades. They’ll explore significant events such as the Morris worm and the Melissa virus that have changed the way the hacking community has been perceived by the public, the state, and other hackers. They’ll discuss where the intersection of hacking, technology, information security, geopolitics, foreign policy, and government has taken us. Crose will give her insider’s perspective on the complicated and fraught relationship between hackers and the US government actors who sought to wield them as a novel and effective weapon. In other words, she’ll reveal how the United States managed to weaponize a subculture originally viewed as misanthropic, awkward, and insignificant into a major tool instrumental in global power games! Hack to the Future will be available for sale and signing after the conversation. Visit www.spymuseum.org.
Aug 30, 2025 - Spain, Malta, Greence, Turkey & Italy
Plan NOW to join the late-summer 2025 cruise. Instead of their traditional Spies, Lies & Nukes conference in 2024, Valerie Plame and other intelligence colleagues are thrilled to introduce an exciting variation for 2025: Spies at Sea. A combined cruise and conference through the breathtaking Mediterranean, from August 30 to September 8, 2025! View the Brochure.
What to Expect:
Exclusive Spies, Lies & Nukes Itinerary Highlights:
We've secured a discounted rate that includes your stateroom, meals, classic beverage package, wi-fi, exclusive excursions, and all conference activities. These cabins will get booked quickly, so don't wait!