Send us a text🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | May 30, 2025Title: Sabotage in Cannes, NSC Purge in Washington, and China’s Transnational Repression in CanadaThis week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up delivers the sharpest analysis on the biggest national security, espionage, and foreign interference stories from around the world. Hosted by Neil Bisson, retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, this 29-minute episode reveals how threats to democracy, sovereignty, and public safety are evolving faster than ever.🌐 In This Episode:Sabotage hits the Cannes Film Festival — a deliberate attack on soft targets raises questions about Western infrastructure vulnerabilities.Washington’s National Security Council gets gutted — over 100 staffers are purged in a political shake-up that could weaken America’s intelligence continuity.RCMP warns of rising violent extremism in Canada — with Jewish Canadians increasingly targeted, why is our terrorism threat level unchanged?New exposé reveals how China is escalating transnational repression against Canadian citizens, activists, and politicians.A year after promising a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry, Canada still has no commissioner, no timeline, and no enforcement.Germany charges three men with spying for Russia and plotting to kill a Ukrainian veteran — a chilling escalation in Russian espionage.India takes a bold step to block Chinese surveillance tech — demanding full access to CCTV source code to stop potential espionage.🧠 Whether you're in law enforcement, intelligence, academia, or just a citizen who cares about the world, this podcast offers the insights you won’t get from mainstream media.👇 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Sabotage at Cannes: A New Form of Hybrid Threat05:35 - NSC Shakeup: Over 100 US Staffers Purged10:40 - RCMP Flags Violent Extremism Threats in Canada15:52 - China’s Transnational Repression Targets Canadians21:06 - Canada’s Foreign Agent Registry Still Missing24:24 - Russian Espionage Plot Foiled in Germany26:53 - India Cracks Down on Chinese Surveillance Tech28:40 - Outro🔗 Links to Stories Discussed:Cannes Sabotage: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gel3g84q0oNSC Purge: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/politics/national-security-council-administrative-leave-trumpRCMP Extremism Warning: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/terry-newman-canadas-terrorist-threat-too-great-for-jews-and-canadiansChina Targets Dissidents: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-targets-dissidents-canada-1.7543745Foreign Agent Registry Delay: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/foreign-agent-registry-1.7540028Russia Spy Plot in Germany: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/germany-charges-people-spying-russia-potentially-intent-kill-122272075India’s Crackdown on Chinese CCTV: Support the show
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Russian Illegals in Brazil. UK Kneecaps Terrorist.
Send us a text🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | May 23, 2025🎧 Espionage | Sabotage | Radicalization | Counterintelligence | National Security | Spies | GeopoliticsThis week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up is an explosive deep dive into how modern espionage, youth radicalization, and political activism are reshaping global security. Hosted by Neil Bisson—retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network—this episode uncovers spy rings, sabotage plots, and unconventional threats that most headlines overlook.💥 From a Russian "spy factory" exposed in Brazil to teenage extremists in Germany...🎙️ From the CIA publicly recruiting Chinese officials to a rapper charged with terrorism in the UK...Each story delivers 🔑 actionable insight and top-secret level analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.🧠 Whether you're in public safety, national security, law enforcement—or just fascinated by the shadow world of intelligence—this episode is a must-listen.📌 What You'll Learn:Why the CIA's recruitment campaign could redefine spycraft in ChinaHow a popular YouTuber became a pawn in Indo-Pakistani espionageWhat the UK-Iran standoff reveals about diplomatic warfareWhy Canada must be alert to Russian sabotage operationsHow TikTok and Telegram are fueling right-wing youth extremismAnd why music stages are becoming new fronts in ideological conflict👇 Dive in and stay ahead of the curve.📖 Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:30 – CIA Calls on Chinese Officials to Spy10:32 – Indian Travel Vlogger Accused of Spying for Pakistan18:59 – UK-Iran Diplomatic Clash Over Espionage27:25 – Russian Sabotage Plot on Trial in Germany36:50 – Germany's Teen Terrorist Cell and Youth Radicalization45:23 – Russian 'Spy Factory' Uncovered in Brazil53:38 – Irish Rapper Charged with Terrorism in the UK1:00:34 – Outro👇 Links & Resources in the show notes👍 Like, Share & Subscribe for more weekly intelligence insights🎙️ Support the podcast on Patreon or Buzzsprout🧭 Stay curious. Stay informed. Stay safe.#GlobalSecurity #Espionage #NationalSecurity #Spies #Geopolitics #CounterintelligenceSupport the show
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Russia's Sabotage Squads. Trump's Jet Dramas.
Send us a text🔍 Russia’s Sabotage Squads. Trump’s Jet Dramas📅 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up – May 17, 2025🎧 Hosted by Neil Bisson – Director, Global Intelligence Knowledge NetworkRussia’s sabotage squads are stepping up operations across Europe — and the implications for Canada are real. In this week’s episode, Neil Bisson dives deep into Moscow’s covert hybrid warfare campaign, including parcel bombs, arson attacks, and agents posing as tourists.Plus: the death of a Swedish diplomat under espionage suspicion, cyberattacks using decades-old exploits, and the intelligence fallout from Donald Trump accepting a $400M luxury jet from Qatar.With over 25 years of intelligence and law enforcement experience, Neil delivers the kind of high-level analysis that goes beyond the headlines — offering insights into how foreign interference, espionage, sabotage, and terrorism are evolving right now.👇 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE🇸🇪 Sweden’s Diplomatic Espionage Scandal❓ What happens when a senior diplomat under spy suspicion dies suddenly — and what does it reveal about Sweden’s counterintelligence vulnerabilities?🇱🇻 Latvia’s Citizen Spy Warning❓ Why is Latvia training civilians to spot Russian saboteurs — and could a similar approach bolster Canada’s national security?💻 Kremlin Cyber Threats Using Old Exploits❓ How are Russian state hackers exploiting early-2000s email flaws — and why are so many systems still vulnerable?✈️ Trump’s $400M Jet Gift from Qatar❓ Is this unprecedented gift a national security risk — and how might it be exploited for surveillance or foreign influence?📦 Germany’s Parcel Bomb Plot❓ What role did GPS-tracked test packages play in an alleged Russian bombing campaign — and how did German authorities stop it?🔥 Poland’s Shopping Centre Arson❓ Was the massive Warsaw mall fire a Russian intelligence op — and what does this say about the Kremlin’s evolving sabotage tactics?🇨🇦 Canada’s Largest Terrorism Financing Case❓ How did a Toronto man use crypto and crowdfunding to finance ISIS — and what precedent does this case set for counterterrorism moving forward?👇 CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:30 – Sweden: Diplomat Dies After Espionage Arrest05:00 – Latvia: Spotting Russian Spies in Public09:00 – Cyber Threats: Kremlin Exploits Old Vulnerabilities13:00 – Trump & the $400M Jet from Qatar17:00 – Germany: Parcel Bomb Plot Linked to Russia20:00 – Poland: Russian-Linked Arson at Warsaw Mall23:00 – Canada: Record Terrorism Financing Case24:30 – Outro🇨🇦 Why it matters to Canada:From Russian agents slipping in during tourist season to wildfire sabotage or online terrorism financing, these are no longer just international issues. They’re Canadian security threats — and it’s time we start treating them that way.👍 Found this episode valuable? Like, comment, and subscribe to support weekly intelligence that goes beyond the front page.#Espionage #NationalSecurity #Russia #Canada #CyberThreats #ForeignInterference #Sweden #Latvia #Germany #Poland #TrumpJet #GlobalIntelWrapSupport the show
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Terror Plot in London. Bulgarian Spy Ring Exposed.
Send us a text🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | May 9, 2025🌐 Intelligence News | Spy Scandals | National Security | Espionage | Terrorism | Foreign Interference | Geopolitics | CounterintelligenceThis week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up brings you another packed lineup of global spy stories, national security bombshells, and insider analysis you won’t get from mainstream media.🧠 With over 25 years in intelligence, national security, and law enforcement, Neil Bisson—retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network—breaks down what’s really going on behind the headlines.🎙️ Hit play and discover the real motives, methods, and intelligence operations shaping global security today.🔥 Featured Stories This Week📌 U.S. Intelligence Targets Greenland’s Independence Movement➡️ Why is Denmark furious with Washington over alleged spying in Greenland—and what does it say about America’s true ambitions in the Arctic?📌 CIA Triggers Beijing Backlash with China Recruitment Campaign➡️ Can a slick CIA video really shake China's intelligence services—or is it a strategic psy-op meant to disrupt Beijing from within?📌 FBI Budget Showdown: Director Flips on $545M Cut➡️ What made the FBI Director reverse his dire warnings about budget shortfalls—and is politics compromising U.S. national security?📌 German Spy Agency Pauses AfD Extremism Designation➡️ Is Germany’s intelligence service being overly cautious—or are legal and political constraints undermining efforts to counter extremism?📌 Iranian Terror Plot Foiled in London➡️ How close did Iranian nationals come to attacking the Israeli Embassy—and what does this say about Tehran’s use of proxy terror cells in the West?📌 Iran Denies Role in Embassy Plot—But Should We Believe Them?➡️ What does history tell us about Iran’s pattern of denial—and how do intelligence agencies trace state-backed covert operations?📌 Bulgaria Charges Russian Spy Ring Feeding Intel to Moscow➡️ Are Russian espionage networks still thriving across Europe—and what does this case reveal about HUMINT operations in NATO countries?📌 UK Convicts Bulgarian Spy Ring with Links to Kremlin➡️ How did a team of Bulgarian agents run a covert network for Moscow using fake IDs, kids’ toys, and Telegram code names—and what’s next for Western counterintelligence?🎧 This is the must-hear podcast for anyone interested in intelligence operations, espionage, spycraft, terrorism threats, counterintelligence, and global geopolitics.📽️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:30 – U.S. Spying on Greenland06:40 – CIA Recruitment in China11:10 – FBI Budget Controversy14:45 – Germany Suspends AfD Classification17:50 – Iranian Terror Plot in UK21:10 – Iran’s Denial and Intelligence Implications23:40 – Bulgaria Charges Russian Spy Ring25:30 – UK Convicts Bulgarian Operatives26:30 – Outro🎟️ Special EventOn May 27, join former CSIS Director Ward Elcock live in Ottawa at the Shenkman Centre as he reflects on leading Canada’s national security service through the Cold War and post-9/11 world.🔗 Event info: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/pillar-society-speakers-series✅ Support the ShowIf you value high-level, open-source intelligence and expert national security analysis:🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717/support🔗 https://www.patreon.com/Support the show
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US NSA Steps Down. Chinese Spy in German Parliament.
Send us a text🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | May 2, 2025🌐 Breaking News | Spy Scandals | Cyber Attacks | Espionage | National Security | Terrorism | Foreign Interference | GeopoliticsThis week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up is loaded with explosive stories, top-secret insights, and real-world analysis from Neil Bisson, retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network.🧠 With over 25 years of experience in intelligence, counterterrorism, and national security, Neil delivers the insider breakdown you won’t find in the mainstream news.🎙️ Hit play and discover what’s REALLY going on behind the headlines.🔥 Featured Stories This Week📌 U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns➡️ What major operational security breach forced Waltz to step down—and how did it expose dysfunction inside Trump’s National Security Council?📌 Shin Bet Chief Resigns Amid Netanyahu Fallout➡️ Are Israel’s intelligence services being politicized—and what does Ronen Bar’s dramatic exit mean for the country’s security?📌 Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Spy➡️ Was justice served—or was this a political message to the West in the deadly espionage war between Iran and Israel?📌 German Aide Charged with Spying for China➡️ How deep has Chinese espionage penetrated European political systems—and what did this aide really pass to Beijing?📌 Russian Spy Caught in Greece➡️ Was this GRU-linked operative gathering intel for sabotage inside NATO? And how are criminal networks helping Russia spy on the West?📌 Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign Exposed➡️ Who is the 'PurpleHaze' threat group—and what tools are they using to target U.S. infrastructure and global supply chains?📌 Taiwan Cracks Down on Dual ID Holders➡️ Is China infiltrating Taiwan through identity manipulation—and how is Taipei fighting back without crossing human rights lines?📌 India–Pakistan Brinkmanship After Terrorist Attack➡️ Could this latest attack in Kashmir lead to war between two nuclear powers—and what does intelligence say about who’s really behind it?🎧 This is the spy podcast for anyone interested in global intelligence, espionage operations, terrorism threats, cybersecurity, and geopolitical warfare.📽️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:03 – Waltz Resigns as U.S. National Security Adviser05:40 – Shin Bet Chief Quits Amid Netanyahu Fallout12:10 – Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Spy16:00 – German Aide Charged with Spying for China19:05 – Russian Spy Arrested in Greece22:30 – SentinelOne Uncovers Chinese Cyber Campaign25:40 – Taiwan Targets Dual ID Holders Over Espionage Fears27:20 – India–Pakistan Standoff After Kashmir Attack28:15 – Neil’s Online Course Promo29:18 – Outro🎓 NEW COURSE ALERTWant to know how spies are recruited and managed?📅 Starting May 14 – Neil is teaching a 2-day online course with the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute:🧠 The Psychology Behind Human Sources in Intelligence Collection🔍 Learn how intelligence services identify, recruit, and manage human sources—real-world tactics and real insight from a former CSIS officer.🔗 Sign up via the link in the show notes.✅ Support the ShowIf you appreciate top-tier open-source intelligence, expert geopolitical analysis, and real spy tradecraft, support us:🔗 Buzzsprout | 🔗 Buy Me A Coffee👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe | 📢 ShareEvery interaction helps push this content to more national security, intelligence, and geopolitics watchers like you.Support the show
Welcome to the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast, where real-world intelligence expertise meets insightful analysis. Join your host, Neil Bisson, a former Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, for a weekly deep dive into the world of espionage, national security, foreign interference, terrorism, and all matters spy and intelligence related.With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, both domestically and internationally, Neil Bisson brings a unique perspective to the table. From hunting spies and terrorists to recruiting and managing human sources, he's seen it all.Each episode, Neil Bisson, Director of Global Intelligence Knowledge Network as he provides a comprehensive summary of the most intriguing international intelligence stories, dissecting the hottest media topics with professional analysis and insider knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned intelligence professional or simply fascinated by the world of spies, this podcast is your go-to source for accurate, insightful, and engaging content.Tune in weekly to stay informed, enlightened, and entertained. Don't miss out on the latest from the frontlines of global intelligence. Subscribe now to the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast on Buzzsprout and never miss an episode. Stay sharp, stay informed, and stay ahead of the curve with the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast.
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