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AFIO Now Member Video Release of "Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle of an Invasion"

If you are an AFIO Member log in to your account to view the latest AFIO NOW video release. This interview, conducted on Friday, 28 March 2025 is with Leon Carroll Jr, co-author (with Mark Harmon) of "Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle of an Invasion" .

AFIO Now Public Video Release of "The Oligarch's Daughter"

Check out the latest video discussion of Joseph Finder's "The Oligarch's Daughter". His latest novel is filled with spycraft and opulence. Additionally, the audio only podcast has been released on Podbean (or wherever you get your podcasts).

Excerpts from the Latest Issue of The Intelligencer

Three excerpts from our When Intelligence Made a Difference series in the latest issue of The Intelligencer are available, including the two main articles. James Roth, a former CIA officer, revisits the story of The Trust, a Bolshevik deception operation in the 1920s targeted at its opponents in Europe. In Korea, despite having good intelligence on Chinese movements, General MacArthur’s handling of intelligence failed to prevent the disaster at the battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Alan Cunningham dissects the problems within MacArthur’s intelligence elements.

Celebrate Now with Our 50th Anniversary Coin

Celebrate AFIO's 50th Anniversary with our new coin that reflects support of the Intelligence Community and highlights IC member agencies.  This commemorative coin comes with an acrylic display stand. Note: Some stands may vary in appearance. This coin is available in our store for $50.00 per coin and includes display stand and shipping.

AFIO Offering Four $5,000 Scholarships for the 2025 Academic Year

Applications for the 2025 Academic Year AFIO Scholarships are now being accepted until 1 June 2025. Two NEW scholarships for undergraduates and graduates have recently been added. To be considered, you must indicate whether you are applying for an undergraduate or graduate scholarship.   For more information and how to apply, visit our Scholarships page.

Articles Sought for Intelligencer

AFIO is seeking authors for its section on "When Intelligence Made a Difference" in the semi-annual Intelligencer journal.