Game On: How the CIA Uses Games for Analyst Training
Training is a crucial aspect of any job. Traditional training methods, such as seminars, flip charts, and briefings, can often be monotonous and less engaging. To address this, the CIA…
Operation Goldeneye: Ian Fleming’s Secret Operation to Secure the Mediterranean
Gibraltar from the air, looking north-west. Photo: Steve – Flickr: Gibraltar / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED. Operation Goldeneye was an Allied stay-behind plan during World War II, conceptualized to monitor…
Preparing for Civil Unrest: A Guide to Staying Safe
A man stands on a burned-out car as fires burn behind him in the Lake St area of Minneapolis, Minnesota during civil unrest following the death of George Floyd in…
The Life of Ian Fleming: The Man Behind James Bond
Bronze bust of the author Ian Fleming by the British sculptor Anthony Smith. Commissioned by the Fleming family to commemorate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth in 2008. Photo credit:…
Brewing Change: How Coffee Revolutionized Britain
Interior of a London Coffee-house, 17th century, The introduction of coffee to Britain in the 17th century marked the beginning of a significant cultural and social transformation. Coffee, initially viewed…
From Bean to Bar: A History of Coffee in Cocktails
Pexels photo by Tim Durand Coffee has long been a beloved beverage, celebrated for its rich flavors and invigorating qualities. Over the years, it has also found its way into…
The SIS Building: An Icon of British Intelligence
SIS Building seen from Vayxhill Bridge. The SIS Building (or MI6 Building) houses the headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS / MI6), Photo by Laurie Nevay / CC…
MI5’s Double-Cross System: Turning the Tables on Nazi Espionage
Blenheim Palace, the headquarters of MI5’s Twenty Committee during World War II. Located in Woodstock, near Oxford, the palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by DeFacto / CC…
The Mossad: Israel’s National Intelligence Agency
The Mossad, officially known as the Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations (Hebrew: המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים), is Israel’s national intelligence agency. It has recently made headlines for its covert…
The AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K: A New Era in Armed Overwatch
AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K. Photo courtesy Air Tractor. The AT-802U Sky Warden, officially designated as the OA-1K in late 2022, is a cutting-edge light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft…