Operation Igloo White: The Electronic War in Vietnam
U.S. Air Force ordnancemen load a dispenser with seismic sensors. U.S. Air Force photo. Public Domain. During the Vietnam War, the United States faced a formidable logistical challenge: the Ho…
Operation Pig Iron: OSS’s Skyborne Assault on Nazi Morale
Packing of miniature issues of the magazine by OSS members in “bombs” as part of “Operation Pig Iron.” U.S. Government (OSS) photo. Formed in 1942 amid the escalating conflict of…
Operation Red Wings: Valor, Tragedy, and Legacy in the Mountains of Afghanistan
United States Navy file photo of Navy SEALs operating in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From left to right, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, of…
American Espionage A Historical Overview of Intelligence Collection
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CIA Launches Hollywood-Style Push to Recruit Chinese
The CIA has recently released two Hollywood-style recruitment videos aimed at attracting Chinese officials and dissidents to spy for the United States. These slickly produced clips, filmed in Mandarin with…
Turkish Coffee: A Rich Tradition in Every Sip
Traditional Turkish coffee brewing. Pexels photo by Ahmed. Turkish coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a centuries-old tradition deeply embedded in Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures. Known for…
The Philosophy Behind 007: Ian Fleming’s Legacy
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:…
Folklore as a Weapon: The CIA’s Aswang Operation
Colonel Edward Lansdale (second from left) with C.I.A. Director Allen Dulles and United States Air Force Chief of Staff General Nathan F. Twining and C.I.A. Deputy Director Lieutenant General Charles…
Project Eldest Son: Ammo That Betrayed
Viet Cong soldier stands beneath carrying his AK-47 rifle. He was participating in the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission. Photo by SSgt. Herman Kokojan –…
What Is a Coup d’Etat? Definition and Examples
I still recall my Western Civilization teacher Mr. Archer discussing this concept when I was in the 10th grade. My father discussed it with me, about an the 1963 South…