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Japan’s Spies – Spy Video of the Week
Does it get any better than Computer Animated news on spies? I didn't think so. The news came out through another cable that Wikileaks has released. As discussed in this full story at the Telegraph, Japan has had no spy agency since WWII.
The Spy Comedian – Spy story of the Week
Recently Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, a former member of the KGB, cracked a spy joke
The British Bunker – Spy Story of the Week
On Wired.com there is a really interesting story about an artist, David Moore, who is currently the only civilian allowed to photograph a secret British bunker for top Military and Governmental officials.
Spy Vulture – Spy Story of the Week
In a mix of "The Birds" and "The Bourne Identity" comes this story of Israel being accussed of using a bird to spy on Saudi Arabia.
Ghost: Confessions of a Counter-Terrorism Agent – Fred Burton
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is the State Department’s security arm and is responsible for the safety of all U.S. diplomatic workers and any visiting foreign dignitaries. Ghost: Confessions of a Counter-Terrorism Agent, the true story of Burton’s time working on the Counter-Terrorism team for the DS, is riveting reading.
CIA Writers – Spy Website of the Week
NPR's Talk of the Nation in 2005 had a interesting interview with a number of former CIA workers that have written spy related fiction and nonfiction. It's well worth a listen - NPR Talk of the Nation - Spy Writers
The Spies want to be your Facebook Friend – Spy Story of the Week
In just another example of how much things have changed since the Cold War, the US government is looking to pass a law to make it easier to collect information on people using the internet. The software programs these plans are aimed at relate to sites that offer encryption or allow peer to peer traffic. …
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Russian Spy Dies – Spy Story of the Week
It's been determined that a Russian spy, Sergei Tretyakov, who defected to the US several years ago died while choking on a piece of meat. Ouch, what a way for a spy to go. His book with Pete Earley, Comrade J, is a must read for anyone interested in espionage in modern Russia. Read more …
DOD suppresses spy book – Spy News Story of the Week – 9/10/2010
The Department of Defense is attempting to block publication of the book Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan by Anthony Shaffer, a former agent for the Defense Intelligence Agency. The book had been vetted by the Army Reserves but apparently has still has some sensitive information included. Full story …
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