Best Counterintelligence Podcasts (2025)

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DOGE Layoffs and the Counterintelligence Threats They Pose 33:22

14d ago33:22

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Government employees were dismissed with startling swiftness and sweeping in the midst of the Trump administration's relentless pursuit to pare down the federal workforce. The sheer number of fired personnel and the manner in which US officials let them go have led to concerns that disillusioned former employees may share what they know with foreig…

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Czech counterintelligence uncovers Belarusian agent working for Russia’s GRU in Prague 3:22

26d ago3:22

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Czech counterintelligence has detected a key collaborator of the Russian intelligence service GRU who had been working covertly in the Czech Republic for many years. Belarusian journalist Natalia Sudliankova has been ordered out of the country and placed on the Czech national sanctions list, together with her accomplice, GRU intelligence officer Al…

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What is counterintelligence? 39:37

27d ago39:37

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From government to private enterprise, counterintelligence can unlock big benefits in cybersecurity. We sit down with a counterintelligence professional to define the practice, and how everyone can benefit by employing it.By Authentic8

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Escalation: Tracking the US-Ukraine Relationship 40:43

7h ago40:43

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The United States and Ukraine have had a long, complicated history that has been defined by just as much partnership and collaboration as hesitation and disagreement. This dynamic is laid bare in the 7-part podcast series ‘Escalation,’ produced by our partners at Goat Rodeo, with the national security publication Lawfare. In April 2025, The Interna…

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Eighty years after WWII, Czech volunteers defend Europe in Ukraine 13:56

9h ago13:56

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As Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, another fierce conflict rages at its borders. Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression, fighting a war that many see as pivotal for the future of European democracy. Among those defending the West’s ideals on Ukrainian soil are Czech volunteers, including Jan Trčka, a leg…

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Cyber Espionage Targets Diplomats. Mossad's Illegal Operations. 29:28

4d ago29:28

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Send us a text 🔥 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | April 25, 2025 Mossad vs. Netanyahu 🇮🇱 | ISIS in Australia 🇦🇺 | Parcel Bomb in the UK 🇬🇧 | Kashmir Attack 🇮🇳 | Cyber Espionage 🔐 | Signal Leak in U.S. 🇺🇸 | Canada Election Interference 🇨🇦 In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson—Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge…

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Transnational Repression 9:58

4d ago9:58

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll define transnational repression (also known as TNR), explain the different forms it can take and why the FBI investigates it, and teach you how you can report suspected incidents to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov…

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What’s new for AI: How Czechia is implementing the EU’s AI legislation 4:50

4d ago4:50

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With the rise of AI, the European Union introduced regulations to standardize some rules for its use. The so-called Artificial Intelligence Act introduces significant changes for all companies and employers using AI systems across the EU. So, what does this new legislation seek to accomplish, and what is Czechia doing to implement it?…

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Youth and the future of politics: Former NATO Ambassador Peter Bátor reflects on his role as Čaputová’s advisor, and more 16:38

5d ago16:38

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From April 11–13, one of the largest Model UN (MUN) conferences in the Czech Republic was held in Brno. The event saw approximately 200 participants this year. While there, I spoke with one of the invited speakers, former Slovak ambassador to NATO, Peter Bátor. Acting as the former advisor to the former Slovak president Zuzana Čaputová, among other…

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Where the ‘West V. Russia’ Plot Begins 34:17

7d ago34:17

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Why does Vladimir Putin often say that the West is conspiring to weaken Russia? Historian James Crossland traces this narrative back to a British intelligence officer and a failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The story is featured in his new book, Rogue Agent, from Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Rober…

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Joint Terrorism Task Forces 16:59

11d ago16:59

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On this episode of our podcast, we'll mark the 45th anniversary of FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces by discussing what JTTFs are, how the model came to be, why it's stood the test of time, and how law enforcement agencies across the country can benefit from joining their local JTTF. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/…

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Brno hosts students from 22 countries at one of Czechia’s largest Model UNs 10:27

12d ago10:27

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Over the weekend, one of the largest Model UN (MUN) conferences in the Czech Republic was held in Brno. The event saw approximately 200 participants this year, doubling in size consecutively from previous years. Typically, similar events are held in capital cities across the world; Brno is leading the charge to show that other cities can hold promi…

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Entering infosec as an outsider! Tips from a librarian turned cyber analyst 43:27

13d ago43:27

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A librarian and an OSINT analyst may have more in common than you realize. That’s how Tracy Maleeff found her way into cyber and made a name as InfoSec Sherpa.By Authentic8

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The Hazardous Devices School 26:43

18d ago26:43

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll give you a rare look inside the Bureau's Hazardous Devices School to learn how the FBI molds the world’s foremost civilian public-safety bomb techs; what it takes to join their humble, but elite, ranks; and what inspires these public servants to put their lives on the line on a daily basis to kee…

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META Compromises US National Security? Canadian Campaign Plagued with Foreign Interference. 25:18

18d ago25:18

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Send us a text 🎙️ META Compromises U.S. National Security? Canadian Election Infiltrated? Russia Sabotages Europe? Welcome to this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up—where espionage, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and foreign interference collide in a whirlwind of global intrigue. 💥 Join Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge N…

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Taiwan: China’s Testing Ground for Intelligence Operations 32:11

21d ago32:11

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It's no secret that China has recently stepped up political and military pressure on the democratically governed island of Taiwan. But then, there are the Chinese Communist Party's covert efforts: Recruiting from the inside, gathering intelligence, and exerting influence. Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute Russell Hsiao breaks down B…

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Canadian Neo-Nazi Convicted. Trump Tells NSC Officials "You're Fired!" 23:05

25d ago23:05

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up (April 4, 2025) | Espionage, Diplomatic Tensions & Security Shake-Ups Welcome to Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, where we analyze the most pressing intelligence and national security stories shaping the world. With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, Neil Bisson—Di…

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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is here: What do the USA’s new tariffs mean for Czechia? 5:03

26d ago5:03

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On April 2nd, in the White House’s Rose Garden, President Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing his new set of taxes on imports into the USA. The tariffs, which have a baseline of 10%, are designed to stimulate the country’s domestic economy, while also chastising what the White House has called the “worst offenders” – countries that have im…

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Introducing Targeted 33:15

27d ago33:15

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Targeted uncovers harrowing stories of people who have been singled out and systematically dismantled—whether for political reasons, personal vendettas, or simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Each episode deep dives into the tactics used against someone, the devastating consequences, and the remarkable lessons they’ve learned in …

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Not just toys: Drones are reshaping modern warfare 5:29

28d ago5:29

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Unmanned aerial systems have become central to today's battlefields, far beyond what many European armies expected. General Roman Hyťha, Director of the Armed Forces Intelligence Division at the General Staff, says the Czech military must adapt quickly—or risk falling behind.

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Understanding Chinese Espionage Through 900 Cases 31:43

28d ago31:43

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Nicholas Eftimiades’ 34 year career in government spanned the CIA, State Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He's published three books that examine the structure, methodology and operations of China's intelligence services. This, he says, led a Chinese communist newspaper to declare him an enemy of the state in the ‘90s. Now, Nick is r…

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“Looking back, Russians were laughing at us”: Former ambassador to US and Russia Petr Kolář on Ukraine, NATO, and Czech security 11:02

1M ago11:02

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Czech President Petr Pavel recently visited Ukraine. While there, he said that Czechia is ready to provide troops to Ukraine in case that a full ceasefire is agreed upon between Russia and Ukraine. The president also said that it’s likely that Ukraine will have to, at least temporarily, give up Russian-occupied territories to the invaders because o…

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“Wars are also won in people’s heads”: New Czech report highlights impact of war in Ukraine on mental health 4:26

1M ago4:26

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An in-depth report on the impacts of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the mental health of soldiers and civilians has been published by three Czech researchers. One of the team, the journalist, photographer and researcher Jiří Pasz, spoke to Danny Bate about the reasons behind the study and its findings.…

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Czech farmers scramble to secure their livestock as foot-and-mouth comes closer 3:25

1M ago3:25

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Slovakia this week confirmed foot-and-mouth disease at a fourth farm in the southern parts of the country. The highly contagious disease, for which there is no cure, spread there from Hungary where it appeared several weeks ago. Strict veterinary measures are in place in Czechia, which has managed to avoid the disease for half a century.…

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Diplomacy Week 2025: Bringing the world of diplomacy closer to the Czech public 2:19

1M ago2:19

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The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the very first Diplomacy Week. It is a nationwide initiative designed to give students and the public a closer look at the work of Czech and international diplomats. The event is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about diplomacy, foster interest in international relations, and encourage y…

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Invisibility cloaks for Ukraine: Czech experts produce anti-drone camouflage for Ukrainian soldiers 2:41

1M ago2:41

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A special cloak that can make soldiers invisible to enemy drones has been hailed as a “game changer”. Invented and manufactured by Czech experts, the cloak continues to be used by special units of the Ukrainian army.

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Remembering The CIA’s Mind Games 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Sidney Gottlieb was one of the CIA’s star chemists during the Cold War. As head of MKUltra, he ran a brazen—and deadly—program aimed at mind control. Gottlieb and fellow scientists tried to keep the work secret by destroying files, but historian John Lisle has new details from the six boxes that remained untouched. He shares insights and reflection…

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President Pavel says Czechia should be part of peacekeeping force in Ukraine 4:10

1M ago4:10

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Czech President Petr Pavel is convinced that Czech troops should be part of the peacekeeping force in Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. He said this during an interview with European Pravda, which was published on Saturday. The president also commented on the need to be pragmatic about Ukraine’s security concerns and the ways to think abo…

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OPP Using Phone Spyware. Tesla Terrorists? 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Send us a text 🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | March 21, 2025 🌐💣 Espionage, sabotage, and surveillance... oh my. In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson—retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network—dives deep into the most pressing national security and intelligence headli…

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My Mission Miniseries - Kelly Walker 6:37

1M ago6:37

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On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll meet Kelly Walker, an elementary school teacher-turned-Hazardous Devices School curriculum specialist who helps the Bureau prepare the nation's civilian public-safety bomb techs to protect communities from explosive threats. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov…

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President Pavel meets Zelensky and surveys military equipment on trip to Ukraine 2:39

1M ago2:39

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President Petr Pavel is on a visit to Ukraine where he is holding talks with Ukrainian officials about the situation on the battlefield and the reconstruction of the country after the war. This is the president’s second trip to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

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The Czech Yugo fan: Broadcaster, journalist and tutor Daniel Sywala on Czech-Serbian relations and promoting ex-Yugoslavia 17:45

1M ago17:45

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Daniel Sywala is a music journalist, broadcaster and language tutor based in Prague. He spoke to Danny Bate about his career and his efforts to champion the culture, music, food and people of former Yugoslavia, as well as discussing Czech-Serbian relations and the historic anti-corruption protests happening in Belgrade.…

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"We’re back, and we’re your new hosts" 33:27

1M ago33:27

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Meet the new hosts of NeedleStack. Robert Vamosi is a CISSP and award-winning journalist. AJ Nash has two decades of experience in the Intelligence community. Together they will host new episodes of NeedleStack, with an array of amazing guests.By Authentic8

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“Russia wants Czechia under its control” warns Foreign Minister Lipavský 3:45

1M ago3:45

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Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon after which both Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 30-day pause on energy facility strikes. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský warned that while he would like peace, it must be one that prevents Russia from being able to threaten Czechia with its imper…

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From Covert to Overt: Valerie Plame on political retaliation 32:58

1M ago32:58

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Valerie Plame’s clandestine life made headlines in 2003 after her CIA cover was leaked to the press. Her husband, an ambassador, had gone to Niger to investigate whether yellowcake uranium had been transferred to Iraq to make weapons of mass destruction. He publicly challenged the Bush administration on what we now know was false intelligence. Vale…

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Foreign Minister Lipavský trying to save RFE/RL after US announces funding cut 6:42

1M ago6:42

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The US government is halting financial support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), whose headquarters is based in Prague. The organization has 21 bureaus and broadcasts in 27 languages to 23 countries, promoting independent journalism. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský is discussing whether the EU can take over and continue broadcasting…

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Moscow Spy Ring Planned Assassination. Canada Braces for AI Powered Foreign Interference. 30:29

2M ago30:29

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | March 14, 2025 Get facts, intelligence, and insights—not spin and opinion. In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson unpacks the most critical intelligence and national security stories shaping the world today. 🔍 This Episode Covers: 🕵️‍♂️ Russian Spy Ring & Assassination Pl…

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75th Anniversary of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List 22:37

2M ago22:37

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we highlight the 75th anniversary of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—commonly known as the Top Ten list. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can view the current iteration of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List at fbi.gov/wanted/topten. You can also vis…

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Preparing for the worst: Czechia’s defense strategy in a changing world 3:43

2M ago3:43

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As the security situation in Europe grows more uncertain, Czech leaders are calling for urgent steps to strengthen the country’s defenses. US support seems less certain than ever and the Old Continent may soon find that it has to fend for itself.

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Will Trump abandon Europe? Top Czech officials meet to discuss global security 2:37

2M ago2:37

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Top officials met at Prague Castle on Monday to discuss the foreign policy and security developments of Europe and the world. President Pavel acknowledged that Czechia desires a close alliance with the United States, but that Europe must also be prepared for a scenario in which the continent has to rely on itself.…

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Eyes on The Ground: The National Resistance Front in Afghanistan 31:25

2M ago31:25

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After the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan, the National Resistance Front rose up to defy them. We spoke with their leader Ahmad Massoud, who has overseen hundreds of military and intelligence-gathering operations. He’s following the footsteps of his father, who led his own resistance group, the Northern Alliance, until members of Al Qaeda …

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Can Western Democracies Still Rely on US Intelligence? 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Send us a text 🌎 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up – March 7, 2025 🕵️‍♂️ 🚨 This week’s episode is packed with intelligence and national security developments you NEED to know! From Russian cyber threats to Arctic security vulnerabilities, espionage scandals, and the latest geopolitical tensions—Neil Bisson breaks it all down with expert analysis. …

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Countering Transnational Organized Crime 14:07

2M ago14:07

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On this episode of our podcast, we’ll discuss why and how the FBI investigates transnational organized crime and how you can report suspected TOC activity to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/organizedcrime to learn more about the transnational organized crime threat …

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Climate change increases both heart attacks and hailstorms: Why Czech insurance is about to change 3:58

2M ago3:58

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Property damage due to extreme weather events in Czechia has been increasing for a long time. According to the Czech Association of Insurance Companies, last year was another confirmation of this trend. Due to the autumn floods, as well as other intense storms and precipitation, covered damages reached more than CZK 36 billion. But this is not a Cz…

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President Trump’s comments anger Czechs, who have since sent record amounts of aid to Ukraine 2:25

2M ago2:25

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The heated meeting that took place last week on Friday in the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky led to increased interest in Czechia in financial aid to Ukraine.

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Jiří Pehe: Czechia must be ready for a more intense hybrid war from Russia 5:58

2M ago5:58

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As the US announce suspension of military aid to Ukraine, Czechia must prepare for potential escalation and increased Russian influence efforts, warns political scientist Jiří Pehe. In an interview, he outlined the key security challenges Czechia faces and the role it must play in European defense.

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From NFL to Espionage: The Story of Ernest Cuneo 27:33

2M ago27:33

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He was an American spy before an American spy agency existed. NFL player Ernest Cuneo, a little known first generation Italian American, worked with British intelligence to convince the United States to join World War II, and helped lay the groundwork for modern day espionage. Thomas Maier traces Cuneo’s extraordinary life in his new book, The Invi…

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PM Petr Fiala: “If we want long-term peace, we must arm ourselves” 2:03

2M ago2:03

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Prime Minister Petr Fiala has urged a boost in military aid to Ukraine in light of the European leaders' summit in London. He stated that this is the only way to prevent an aggressive Russia from advancing just a few hundred kilometers from Czechia. Fiala added that lasting peace in Europe can only be achieved through a well-armed continent, which …

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Putin's Warning to "Western Elites". iPhone Zero-Click Vulnerability. 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | February 28, 2025 🔎 This week, we dive into the most pressing intelligence and national security stories shaping the world. From China’s transnational repression to India’s alleged foreign interference in Canada, Taiwan’s undersea cable sabotage, and North Korean troops in Ukraine—these stories …

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Czech farmers up in arms over unfair competition 3:03

2M ago3:03

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Hundreds of Czech farmers joined pan-European protests against food imports from outside the European Union on Thursday. They are calling for the cancellation of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, an end to duty-free imports from Ukraine and significant cuts in red tape.

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