The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
Contractor for U.S. Government Charged With Spying for Ethiopia, Officials Say
The connection of the contractor to Ethiopia, a country that is a significant recipient of aid from the United States, is unusual.
Shabtai Shavit, Former Top Israeli Spymaster, Dies at 84
As director-general of the Mossad under three prime ministers, he helped orchestrate a treaty between Israel and Jordan. But he also showed an iron hand.
China to Its People: Spies Are Everywhere, Help Us Catch Them
As Beijing tries to enlist the “whole of society” to guard against foreign enemies, the line between vigilance and paranoia fades.
New Evidence in 2014 Mass Kidnapping of Students in Iguala, Mexico
The Mexican police, military officers and others secretly colluded with a cartel that kidnapped 43 students, a case unsolved after nearly a decade. Wiretaps show just how much the authorities helped the cartel behind the mass abduction, and what led to…
Russia Charges Former U.S. Consulate Worker With Collecting War Information
Robert Shonov, a Russian national, faces up to eight years in prison. The U.S. said the allegations against him are “wholly without merit.”
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Against Russia Are a Message for Its Own People
U.S. officials say they expect Ukraine to continue its attacks because they send a strong message: Kyiv can still strike back.
Russia Pushes Long-Term Influence Operations Aimed at the U.S. and Europe
A newly declassified American intelligence analysis says Russian spy agencies are using influence laundering techniques to hide the Kremlin’s involvement in cultivating pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine messages.
Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies
U.S. officials say Chinese and Russian spy agencies are trying to steal technology from private American space companies and preparing cyberattacks that could disable satellites in a conflict.