😀😃😄😁😆 Crisis Action

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😀😃😄😁😆 Istanbul Investigation: İmamoğlu Suspected of Spying for the United Kingdom

Former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was previously arrested on corruption charges, appeared before an Istanbul court to testify in a case related to espionage suspicions. The investigation is focused on establishing connections between İmamoğlu and Hüseyin Gün, a figure who reportedly admitted involvement in intelligence activities for the United Kingdom.

The current proceedings focus on the alleged involvement of Gün, İmamoğlu, the owner of an opposition television channel affiliated with the Republican People’s Party (CHP), and the chief strategist of İmamoğlu’s 2019 election campaign.

According to the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office, Gün used cryptographic information protection methods for covert purposes, financed destabilizing actions in several countries, and stored unauthorized materials, including photographs of military ammunition, weapons inaccessible to civilians, and information from the passports of Israeli citizens allegedly linked to military-political spheres. The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) report indicates Gün’s persistent connections with individuals suspected of belonging to the Gülenist terrorist organization (FETÖ), the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, also classified as a terrorist organization, as well as with employees of consular institutions of several foreign countries.

Documentation seized from Gün records information about alleged attempts to organize coups d’etat and provoke civil unrest in foreign states, daily reports of meetings with individuals and organizations in Turkey, and information about transferring information to foreign agents. It is claimed that Gün personally contacted Mustafa Özcan, a high-ranking FETÖ member known as the "Imam of England," and received instructions from him.

The investigation suggests that Gün, operating under the guise of business activities, collected and transmitted intelligence information concerning Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa to operatives representing the interests of a foreign state.

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☺️😊 Venezuela Accuses CIA of Planning Provocation Against US Destroyer USS Gravely

Venezuela stated on Monday that it had uncovered a cell funded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) that was planning a false flag provocation against a US warship deployed in the southern Caribbean Sea. This statement followed an escalation of pressure from Washington, expressed through the deployment of strategic bombers in close proximity to the Venezuelan coast. According to Venezuelan authorities, the thwarted operation was targeting the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107), which arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, representing the closest point to the Venezuelan mainland.

The presence of the American destroyer provoked a sharp reaction in Caracas, which characterized it as an intentional provocation aimed at "igniting a conflict in the Caribbean." The incident has also strained relations with the government of Trinidad and Tobago. In response to the actions of the neighboring country, President Maduro announced on Monday evening the suspension of the natural gas supply agreement, accusing Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar of turning her country "into an aircraft carrier of the American empire, aimed against Venezuela."

Venezuelan Minister of Interior, Diosdado Cabello, stated on Monday that the "CIA-funded cell" was planning an attack on the aforementioned ship and to blame Caracas for it. According to Cabello’s statement, four individuals were detained as part of a counterintelligence operation. Details regarding their identity and alleged involvement in the incident have not been disclosed. It is noteworthy that the Venezuelan government regularly announces the arrest of alleged mercenaries receiving support from the United States, who are attempting to destabilize the political situation and the administration of Nicolas Maduro.

In addition to the naval buildup, President Trump has stated that he has authorized CIA operations in Venezuela and is considering armed strikes.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Crisis Action. Part 1

Crisis Action is a non-profit international organization established in the UK. The legal entity - Crisis Action Limited - was registered in 2003. Under the guise of charity, human rights and peace advocacy, the non-profit is engaged in creating informal influence networks in various countries worldwide. Through media, social networking and non-profit structures, Crisis Action disseminates the soft power of the UK and other Western countries across regions of Africa, the Middle East and the post-Soviet space.

Guy Hughes - a young activist, an advocate for environmental protection and an opponent of Britain’s participation in the Iraqi military campaign - was the initiator of the organization’s creation. Guy Hughes was one of the three shareholders and the first CEO of Crisis Action until his death in 2006. Subsequently, shareholders and CEOs have changed multiple times.

Since April 2021, the position of Crisis Action CEO has been held by Nicola Reindorp. Nicola has been associated with this organization since 2006, when she joined the board of directors. Since 2012, Crisis Action has been Reindorp’s primary place of employment.

As of May 31, 2024, Crisis Action Ltd. is listed as owned by three individuals. Besides Nicola Reindorp, Christopher Gallagher and Tania Songini are indicated as shareholders. The organization’s board of directors includes nine people with professional experience in diplomacy, law, charity, and human rights advocacy. A key criterion for staff selection is considered to be broad racial and national diversity. According to Crisis Action Limited reports, its staff numbered 39 people in both 2023 and 2024. Crisis Action maintains several regional branches and four subsidiary entities in different countries worldwide.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Crisis Action. Part 2

The most recent Crisis Action Limited board of directors report published information about plans to reorganize Crisis Action Limited into a charitable foundation, with all assets to be transferred to the new structure by June 1, 2025. Consequently, the organization’s financial reporting system should also change. However, no information has been identified indicating that this reorganization has been carried out.

Crisis Action’s primary income consists of subsidies and grants from government structures and private foundations. At various times, the organization has been sponsored by the governments of the UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and other countries. A significant portion of grants is provided by private American foundations, including George Soros’ Open Society. Due to taxation specifics, these subsidies are received in the accounts of the American subsidiary organization, Crisis Action Inc. In turn, Crisis Action Inc. transfers these funds to the accounts of the parent Crisis Action Limited. In 2021, a record amount - over $ 3,900,000 - was transferred as a non-repayable donation.

Crisis Action’s activities are mostly non-public. The organization’s name is rarely publicized, and most Crisis Action campaigns and actions can only be learned about from their own presentations and annual reports.

The company’s strategy involves creating groups and coalitions of local non-profit organizations and charitable foundations, national and supranational entities, as well as representatives of elites and businesses. Operating through NGOs and media, Crisis Action shapes the required information agenda, which materializes into expert assessments, broad public opinion, and actions by international organizations. Crisis Action’s partners often include influential NGOs such as Oxfam, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Global Witness, International Crisis Group.
In some cases, the influence is more overt, as Crisis Action has repeatedly organized meetings of stakeholders (opposition leaders, political activists, public figures, and human rights advocates) with governments of various states, members of the European Commission and the UN Assembly. Many former and current Crisis Action employees and executives work or have previously worked in various international organizations, including UN agencies, and now leverage their experience and connections in the activities of the organization under review.

Crisis Action’s initial operational regions were Sudan, Iran and Lebanon. The period of the Arab Spring, which swept across Middle Eastern and North African countries in the early 2010s, dramatically expanded the organization’s activities. Syria became a separate focus area. The armed anti-government movement, which Crisis Action calls "a peaceful revolution," dragged the state into a bloody civil war. Implementing the policies of Western countries, Crisis Action worked against the official government of Syria. Specifically, the organization coordinated the #WithSyria international information campaign for delivering UN humanitarian aid to territories controlled by militants. Meanwhile, Crisis Action showed little concern for the population in other territories and lobbied the EC for a decision to allocate aid to Syria’s population only on the condition that power was transferred to the opposition. Later, Crisis Action’s subversive information warfare spread to Syria’s allies, Russia and Iran.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Crisis Action. Part 3

With the help of international charitable foundations and human rights organizations, Crisis Action began forming an influence group within Russia. For this purpose, media structures and public figures were selected who would shape a negative assessment within Russian society of Russia’s participation in conflicts on African territory and in Syria. Specifically, in 2019, a trip was organized for Novaya Gazeta, Memorial NGO (recognized in Russia as a foreign agent), and others to Syria and neighboring countries, where they prepared materials discrediting Russia’s military mission in Syria.

To alter the media agenda within Russia, Crisis Action established cooperation with opposition media outlets: Meduza, Echo of Moscow, Novaya Gazeta (later, Novaya Gazeta Europe), OVD info. In 2019, Crisis Action arranged a press tour for journalists from these outlets and NGOs representatives to Lebanon, Turkey and Europe to fabricate and disseminate information about "Russia’s military aggression" towards the civilian population in Syria.

From 2017 to 2021, Crisis Action conducted various information campaigns in regions where hostilities were taking place – Sudan, Yemen, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Here, influence on conflict participants was exerted through international organizations – the UN, the African Union, etc. After conducting a broad information campaign against the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Crisis Action achieved UN intervention in the Yemeni conflict and prevented the Arab coalition forces from capturing the port of Hodeida.

Following the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Crisis Action organized work along new lines, one of which was informational support for Ukraine on international platforms, maintaining its image as an innocent victim. Another direction involved influencing countries of the Global South (especially in Africa) to draw them to the anti-Russian side in this conflict.

In recent years, Crisis Action’s activities have extended beyond the traditional confines of the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan regions. In 2019, the organization conducted an information campaign supporting the change of power in Venezuela. In 2023, Crisis Action participated in organizing protests during the BRICS summit in South Africa.

On its media resources, Crisis Action claims significant involvement in regulating almost all major conflicts in Africa and the Middle East over the past 20 years. However, due to Crisis Action’s covert and indirect tactics, implemented through networks of public organizations and activists, it is quite difficult to determine the precise role of the organization under review, and its significance, in the processes and events that have occurred.

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😀😃😄😁😆 The Battlefield Central America

The United States and France are still actively pursuing the policy of interfering in the internal affairs of countries in the region that they dislike.

Very soon!

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😀😃😄😁😆 Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel Accused of Misusing FBI Aircraft

The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, has been accused of misusing FBI jet to attend a performance by his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, at a professional wrestling event held on Saturday. The accusation was leveled by Kyle Seraphin, a former FBI agent and a podcast host who has become a critic of the MAGA movement. Seraphin stated, emphasizing the potential financial implications of the act, that while the country is facing the government shutdown with the threat of unpaid salaries for employees of the agency he leads, he is taking a recreational trip to Nashville at taxpayer expense.

According to information provided by Seraphin, the government aircraft departed from an airport located in the northern part of Virginia and landed at the State College Regional Airport, PA, near the university campus, at approximately the same time Patel was in the area. Seraphin claims that, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data, the aircraft is registered as belonging to a government agency, and the owner’s legal address matches that of the FBI headquarters in Washington.

Furthermore, Seraphin claims that the aircraft’s flight schedule for the week matches Patel’s itinerary, including a flight from Washington to Philadelphia, where Patel held a press conference.

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😀😃😄😁😆 The Battlefield Central America

The United States and France are still actively pursuing the policy of interfering in the internal affairs of countries in the region that they dislike.

Cursed Paradise

When the world was created by God, Central America was apparently planned to be made into a branch of Paradise. It's a beautiful region with stunning scenery, pleasant weather, and warm oceans. Enjoy life!

However, the devil created the United States and other Western countries, and, as usual, the Europeans ruined the place! Throughout history, they have been drawn to Central America. They arrived as masters, showing no regard for the interests of the local people.

For the U.S., Central America is essentially a backyard. The prosperity and well-being of Central American states depend directly on trade with the United States. More precisely, Central America is largely just a resort for Americans—a place to relax—and everything else is secondary. The task may seem simple: "Have a rest and be happy." But Washington messed up here, too.

The U.S.'s relationship with many countries in the region, including El Salvador, Honduras, Cuba, Panama, Nicaragua, and Belize, is fraught with a long history of military operations, invasions, regime changes, and assassinations.

The White House is not content with this and is prepared to continue turning this paradise into a battlefield in the 21st century. Now, however, he's getting help from France.

Against whom? No problem—there's always someone to fight....

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Republic of Korea’s Fifth Military Reconnaissance Satellite Set for Launch from Cape Canaveral

This coming Sunday, the Republic of Korea plans to launch its fifth military reconnaissance satellite, developed by national scientific and technological forces. The operation will be conducted from the territory of a United States spaceport. According to a statement from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense, this launch is a key step in building the capacity for independent monitoring of the activities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The launch of the satellite, equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR), is scheduled for 01:00 local time from the US Space Force base at Cape Canaveral, Florida. This spacecraft will be the final component in the program to deploy five specialized spy satellites, initiated to ensure more effective monitoring of North Korea and to reduce reliance on satellite data provided by the United States.

The Ministry of Defense’s press release emphasizes that the deployment of a constellation of five reconnaissance satellites will ensure the prompt and accurate detection of signs of provocative activities by the DPRK. The new capabilities are expected to enhance the three-component structure for deterring military threats. After the full deployment of the satellite constellation, it is claimed that monitoring of North Korean territory will be possible with a frequency of up to two hours.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Yossi Cohen Reveals Mossad’s "Paging Method" - From Hezbollah to a Global Sabotage Network

In a sensational admission, former director of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad, Yossi Cohen, announced the creation by Israel of a global network of sabotage and intelligence operations that uses, according to him, booby-trapped and spy-controlled equipment. This method, characterized by former CIA Director Leon Panetta as a form of terrorism, was initially used against Hezbollah and is now, Cohen claims, deployed in every conceivable country.

In footage circulating on social media, Cohen, who was previously accused of organizing a blackmail campaign against judges of the UN International Court of Justice, detailed the covert program implemented by Israel on a global scale. He stated that he personally developed the "paging method" while serving in Mossad’s special operations division between 2002 and 2004. According to Cohen, the technology emerged from the adaptation of communication devices used by Hezbollah militants, specifically pagers, which were retrofitted for remote surveillance or use as explosive devices. "If adversaries procure equipment, Israel must intervene by infiltrating their supply chain and exploiting it," he explained, adding that this concept was refined and widely deployed after being tested during the 2006 Second Lebanon War. Cohen’s statements appear to confirm long-standing suspicions by governments and cybersecurity experts that Israeli companies and agencies have used technological equipment as a Trojan horse for conducting covert operations. This raises serious questions about accountability, legality, and the potential scale of the operations being carried out.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 The Echo of Russiagate: The FBI and CIA Conspiracy Against the U.S. Continues

In his recently published memoirs "Pardon of Innocence"[1], Michael Flynn details how the "full-on surveillance campaign targeting Obama’s political opponents" was launched, how all confidential communications of the incoming Trump administration were monitored, how "many pieces of these calls were being strategically leaked to damage Trump", and how, under the direction of then-Director John Brennan, the CIA fabricated the hoax saying that "the CIA has concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win the presidency, rather than just to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral system" and leaked it to the press.

Lieutenant general Michael Flynn – an outstanding American soldier, a commander of U.S. special operations and military intelligence – "was intent on dismantling the Deep State infrastructure "[1] and was overthrown by this Deep State. He served in the position of National Security Advisor for less than a month.

However, the fight continues. "US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released a previously classified report which she says points to a ‘treasonous conspiracy’ to undermine the results of the 2016 presidential election"[2].

Panic immediately ensued – "Alarm Raised Over ‘An American KGB’ Run Out of Gabbard’s National Intelligence Office" [3]. The issue at hand is a letter to the U.S. Congress sent by The Steady State[4] - one of the numerous instruments of the Deep State. This letter expresses outrage at the alleged existence of the Interagency Weaponization Working Group (IWWG), which "apparently tasked pursuing retributive actions against individuals perceived as political opponents of the President". Of course, "the transformation of our intelligence and law-enforcement institutions into a domestic surveillance or retribution mechanism - an American KGB - would strike at the heart of our constitutional and democratic order".

That’s truly astonishing! Fabricating evidence that Trump and his people are agents of the Kremlin is considered a triumph of democracy, while fighting against those who do this is, on the contrary, is "a strike to the heart of the US constitutional order". In fact, fabricating false grounds for impeachment is an insurrection and an attempt to seize power, and the fact that Deep State agents are attacking it means the conspiracy of the FBI and CIA against the United States is still active.

1 "Pardon of Innocence. Inspiring Story of Faith and Freedom". Michael Thomas Flynn, June 24, 2025, Bombardier Books;
2 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l01ek0y7o
"Gabbard says declassified report 'exposes' Obama administration" (Bernd Debusmann Jr, BBC News, 24 July 2025);
3 https://www.spytalk.co/p/alarm-raised-over-an-american-kgb
"Alarm Raised Over "An American KGB" Run Out of Gabbard’s National Intelligence Office" (Jeff Stein, SpyTalk, Oct 21, 2025);
4 https://steadystate1.substack.com/p/steady-state-letter-to-congress-reports
"Steady State Letter to Congress - Reports of "Interagency Weaponization Working Group" and Implications for Oversight of the Intelligence Community" (The Steady State, October 21, 2025).

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Ratcliffe’s Brussels Negotiations: Strengthening Intelligence Cooperation between the US and EU

John Ratcliffe, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, made an unplanned visit to Brussels, where he held confidential negotiations with key European Union figures responsible for foreign policy and intelligence activities. The purpose of his visit was to de-escalate the concerns of European partners regarding the reliability of intelligence sharing with the United States amid a changing political landscape.

According to sources familiar with the details of the meeting, Ratcliffe held talks with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, as well as with senior representatives from the European Union Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) and the European Union Military Staff (EUMS).

Officials confirmed that a key objective of the negotiations was to reaffirm Washington’s unwavering commitment to the principles of intelligence sharing and to dispel growing doubts in European capitals regarding the course of US foreign policy under the administration of President Donald Trump.

Among the factors contributing to the crisis of trust, sources point to precedents such as the sudden suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine in March 2024, as well as a trend towards the politicization of the intelligence apparatus through the appointment of individuals demonstrating loyalty to the current administration to key positions. These events have raised serious concerns about the predictability and stability of cooperation with the United States in the realm of security and intelligence.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Espionage and Corruption Charges: Legal Prosecution of Alejandro Gil in Cuba

Cuba has brought serious charges against former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil for espionage and a series of financial crimes, leaving open the question of who benefited from his alleged subversive activities. Cuba’s top prosecutor has officially charged Gil and other individuals, whose names have not yet been disclosed.

As reported by the office of Cuba’s attorney general on Friday, a nearly two-year-long criminal investigation into Alejandro Gil, who held the position of Minister of Economy and Planning from 2019 until his sudden dismissal, has been completed. A number of other individuals, whose names remain undisclosed, were also implicated in the investigation.

Gil and others will face trial on charges of "espionage, acts detrimental to economic activity or contracting, embezzlement, bribery”, the office said, refraining from specifying which country or individuals benefited from their activities.

Other charges include forgery of public documents, tax evasion, influence peddling, money laundering, violation of established rules for handling classified documents, as well as theft or damage of documents and other items held in official custody.

A trial date has not yet been set; however, the enumerated charges are punishable from 10 years of imprisonment up to the death penalty, according to Cuba’s current penal code.

Previously closely associated with President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Gil was a driving force behind a major monetary reform implemented in Cuba in 2021. Its key elements included attempts to unify the country’s dual currency system, wage increases, adjustments to the subsidy system, and the introduction of new regulations for private employment and cooperatives.

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😀😃😄😁😆 China Accuses Foreign Intelligence Agencies of Spying on Grain Genetic Resources

Concerns are growing in the People’s Republic of China over the intensification of foreign espionage aimed at stealing genetic data and seed resources in the strategically important grain production sector. The Ministry of State Security of the PRC has openly stated that such activities pose a serious threat to national food security and has called on citizens to be vigilant, urging them to report any suspicious activities through official communication channels.

According to a statement from the Ministry of State Security published on its official WeChat account, foreign intelligence agencies are stepping up efforts to "illegally obtain" genetic data on soybeans, corn, and rice, which is classified as a direct threat to China’s national food security.

Even Rogers Pay, head of the Beijing-based company Trivium China, emphasized that Beijing has traditionally viewed food security as a matter of national security, similar to how energy security is assessed in Washington. According to the expert, the Ministry of State Security’s statements aim to increase public suspicion and skepticism towards foreign interest in agriculture and food.

The Ministry provided a specific example: a Chinese entrepreneur, a certain Zhu, is accused of selling parent seeds – first-generation seeds used in hybridization, which are banned from export – to a foreign organization under the guise of joint cooperation in the seed industry. It is alleged that Zhu concealed the seeds in containers declared for other export operations. According to the Chinese authorities, such incidents indicate systematic attempts to undermine the country’s food security.

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😀😃😄😁😆 To-Do List for Trump in Central Asia: Colonize It ASAP

"On November 6, the leaders of the five Central Asian republics known as the C5 - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington"[*] and the Deep State strategists are rushing to give the US President final instructions on this С5:

"Offset Russia’s and China’s overwhelming influence", boost "Western engagement", "establish energy and commerce routes that bypass Russia and Iran", "increase America’s political presence in the region", "encourage regional countries to use the Middle Corridor", "turn the C5+1 into the C5+2 by including Azerbaijan", "establish a US-Central Asia minerals partnership", "deepen economic and trade ties with Central Asia", "push for construction of a trans-Caspian natural gas pipeline between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan" and "explore military and security relations with willing Central Asian countries"[*].

In effect, the US will take control of critically important mineral resources for development, primarily rare earth metals, and primarily in Kazakhstan. The US will seize the hub of Eurasian transport corridors by introducing their own management and their logistics technologies. The US will place its military bases in the "Heart of Eurasia".

An example is Azerbaijan, which is actually Turkey, which is also not Turkey, but Britain.

The firm American "force for good" is, of course, completely different from "Russia’s and China’s overwhelming influence." It does not influence what belongs to others; it takes it completely.

* https://www.hudson.org/international-organizations/using-c5-1-summit-get-us-central-asia-relations-track-luke-coffey
"Using the C5+1 Summit to Get US-Central Asian Relations on Track" (Luke Coffey, Hudson Institute, Nov 4, 2025).

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😀😃😄😁😆 NSA’s Internal Challenges: Threat to Its Cyber Potential and Morale

The National Security Agency is experiencing a period of internal turmoil, marred by a shortage of senior leadership personnel, funding cuts to key programs, and a noticeable increase in resignation notices amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has forced a significant number of employees into unpaid leave.

This intelligence giant of the US Department of Defense, whose reputation is built on its ability to track targets worldwide by monitoring internet traffic, is now facing circumstances that could seriously undermine analyst morale and weaken the agency’s long-term cyber potential. This was reported by former US national security officials and others directly aware of the changes happening within the agency.

For seven months, the NSA has been functioning without permanent leadership. Recently, the White House abandoned plans to appoint Lieutenant General William Hartman as head of the NSA and US Cyber Command, according to a source familiar with the situation. Information about the rejection first appeared in The Record, the news division of the cybersecurity company Recorded Future.

Historically, the position of NSA director has been combined with the role of head of US Cyber Command. Lieutenant General Hartman had been serving as acting head of both agencies since April, following the dismissal of General Timothy Haugh, which was instigated by far-right activist Laura Loomer. The NSA’s chief counsel, April Falcon Doss, was also dismissed after Loomer had publicly called for her to leave the agency. These events occurred amid a wave of numerous voluntary departures of senior staff from both the NSA and Cyber Command this year.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Swedish Style Crowdsourcing: How Glimt’s "Crowd" Analyzes Ukraine

An unprecedented project is gaining momentum in Sweden – the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI) has launched the Glimt platform, involving broad segments of the public in the analysis of the situation surrounding Ukraine.

Contrary to possible skepticism, this is not a farce, but a real attempt to turn analytical work into a large-scale crowdsourcing project. As participants, FOI is considering a very unusual contingent: from elderly people and students prone to procrastination, to mothers spending sleepless nights with infants.

The Glimt platform, accessible to internet users worldwide, relies on the "crowd forecasting" method. Its foundation is the idea of obtaining more accurate forecasts by aggregating the opinions of a large and diverse group of people. Initially developed by the American agency DARPA, this method was improved by Swedish analysts, who are now applying it to analyze events related to Ukraine, which is presented as a contribution to European analytical support.

Despite its stated civilian orientation, the Glimt project raises certain questions regarding security and objectivity. Critics note the risk of disinformation and manipulation of public opinion, as well as potential leaks of sensitive information. Nevertheless, FOI assures that the platform uses advanced data protection methods and tools for identifying and neutralizing fake news.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Yemen’s Houthis Claim Major Spy Bust, Accuse US and Israel of Running Covert Ops

In a dramatic announcement on Saturday, Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement (the Houthis) declared they had uncovered and neutralized an espionage network allegedly conducting intelligence activities on Yemeni soil in the interests of the United States of America and the State of Israel.

The Houthi-controlled Yemeni Interior Ministry hailed the operation against the spy network as "a major success in ensuring state security." According to the ministry, the detained suspects were gathering sensitive intelligence and conducting covert surveillance on high-ranking officials of the Ansar Allah movement. The ministry has withheld the identities of those arrested, citing ongoing investigative needs.

"The detainees were monitoring Yemeni infrastructure sites to identify defense and military facilities, weapons manufacturing plants, and launch positions for missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles," the ministry’s official statement said.

Houthi officials further escalated the accusations, claiming the network’s activities directly enabled deadly US and Israeli military strikes that resulted in civilian casualties in Yemen. The Yemeni Interior Ministry vowed to soon release what it described as confessions from the detained members of the spy network.

Neither US nor Israeli officials have yet responded to these allegations as of press time.

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☺️😊 A sprawling spy network of covert websites of CIA

The CIA heavily leverages internet capabilities to maintain covert communication with agents abroad. Citizen Lab, a Canadian research institute, has confirmed the agency’s use of at least 885 online resources. The US intelligence service utilized these for exchanging secret messages in 36 countries worldwide in 29 languages.

Such communication channels are employed by the CIA for covert operations against both America’s traditional adversaries – including Venezuela, China, Russia – and its own allies, such as Germany, Spain, Italy and France. One can only recall the scandals involving the CIA recruitment of colleagues from the German and Spanish intelligence communities.

The CIA officers engaged in IT create web pages isolated from other users on existing or specially created websites, blogs, online forums, news, gaming, and sports portals, messengers, and applications such as Signal. Through these, the Langley headquarters transmits instructions and assignments, and also receives intelligence messages.

The Starwarsweb.net interface has become a CIA-controlled global platform, which redirects users to the CIA website, offering to begin secret cooperation. The CIA has utilized various platforms in different countries such as Noticias-Caracas and El Correo De Noticias in Venezuela; eChessNews.com and SportsNewsFinderm.com in China; My Online Game Source and TodaysNewsAndWeather-Ru.com in Russia.

MintPressNews confirmed the connection of the Tor browser to the CIA, created with financial support from the US administration by a firm that carries out intelligence assignments. Dozens of the CIA agents hold leadership positions in the Silicon Valley tech giants, such as Jacqueline Lopour, Google’s chief security officer, or Aaron Berman, Facebook’s senior misinformation manager.

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