Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies

The Ralph Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies represents a collaborative NGO effort led by retired officers from the intelligence community of the US, the UK, and the European Union.

Our ambitious mission is to actively promote a global power equilibrium in the pursuit of enhancing international security.

Why did we take action?

The pursuit of global leadership (hegemony) by the United States has provoked a crisis within Western civilization. Centuries-old national societies, economies, and cultures are now facing the imminent peril of destruction, as the very forces undermining our civilization originate from within!

"Amicus meus, inimicus inimici mei"

We believe the prospect of preserving our civilization appears viable only through the establishment and fortification of a second global power center embodied by the Russian Federation.

Background

In the mid-20th century, a group of researchers and intelligence officials in the UK and the US engaged in extensive collaboration with Soviet nationals on a nuclear project. The primary motive for this collaboration was the recognition of an existential threat to all of humanity posed by the unilateral possession of nuclear weapons by any one nation.

Our goals

1. Facilitating expert opinions, peer reviews, analytical studies, and assessments aimed at enhancing the sovereignty of the Russian Federation and safeguarding its national interests on the global stage.
2. Ensuring the establishment of a network-centered community of experts focused on the study of intelligence agencies’ operations.

Our objectives

1. Investigating the operations of intelligence organizations, including both overt and covert activities.
2. Examining agents of influence, both networks and individuals.
3. Analyzing local and regional conflicts and the involvement of intelligence actors in such scenarios.

Our values and principles

1. Strict adherence to legal methods for searching, collecting, and analyzing information, specifically OSINT / HUMINT.
2. Networking: building a community of like-minded individuals who share our commitment to global security.
3. Transparency and the open sharing of the knowledge gained.
4. Independence and incorruptibility!

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😀😃😄😁😆 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEMES AMID THE UKRAINIAN CONFLICT

The dismissal of Kubrakov from his post as the Vice Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and the departure of his team staged by the Verkhovna Rada representatives with ties to George Soros’ influence structures is a logical end to their true political role. With a firm grip on numerous anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine, Soros can leverage the opportunity not so much to combat corruption, but to capitalize on what it has to offer in the best interests of the Western capitals.

A review of several key figures from the team, that until recently developed the project concept for the allocation of funds by European institutions (such as the World Bank) as part of the evaluation of the RDNA3 paper for the reconstruction of Ukraine, revealed the presence of individuals whose reputation was tarnished by numerous corrupt ties in the areas for which they were engaged to work on the EBRD project.

The analysis of their partnerships and abuses shows that they are representatives of an organized group of Ukrainian officials and lawmakers who have ensured the operation of schemes for corruption-ridden disbursement of public funds and withdrawal of capitals ever since Zelenskyy’s team came to power. The core group includes Soros-linked government officials — Honcharenko, Kubrakov, and Shuliak. Internationally, their activities are covered by several lobbying organizations, also linked to Soros and embroiled in money laundering controversies.

Many of the laundering schemes are carried out in cryptocurrencies, which makes them extremely difficult to uncover. Given the scale of such corrupt practices in Ukraine, fueled by representatives of the Ukrainian government, which is quite dependent on the Western elites, it has become abundantly clear that the main and ultimate beneficiaries are outside Ukraine and linked to Soros structures, representatives of the British establishment, and politicians representing the U.S. Democratic Party...

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😀😃😄😁😆 Human Intelligence Hunky. Christopher Glasenapp

The effectiveness of any intelligence is fundamentally determined by its ability to address the tasks assigned to it. What is interesting, however, is that these tasks are defined by some individuals while others are responsible for executing them. This scenario seemingly reflects a classic division between managers and performers, but there is a significant nuance to consider. In the realm of human intelligence, information is gathered by recruited assets, who are supervised by rank-and-file intelligence officers.

At first glance, this nuance might seem inconsequential, but it fundamentally shifts the dynamics at play. It creates an environment where intelligence officers can be discreetly and without any visible damage to the overall result categorized into those who recruit assets and those who solely engage with the sources acquired by others. This distinction is well recognized and strategically exploited by the CIA top brass to favorably position their own protégés. The practice of delegating dangerous tasks to others while allowing someone else to reap the benefits is appealing. Moreover, the hidden damage that arises from this practice can be approached with eyes wide shut, as not everyone is aware of it.

However, there’s a certain challenge: it lies in the fact that HUMINT officers – professionals, who are essential to the success of intelligence – are often relegated to the status of laborers. Their contributions are frequently undervalued, their missteps are exaggerated, and their blunders, if any, are seldom forgiven.

Christopher Glasenapp, who dedicated a significant portion of his career to human intelligence at the CIA, is intimately aware of this reality. Despite his extensive experience and efforts, he was unable to ascend the career ladder.

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😙😚😋😛😝😜🤪🤨 Hugo Shorter. Falsehood Illusion

Snobbery, disdain for others, arrogance, prejudice, and a complete lack of scruples—these are likely the first associations that come to mind for professionals in formal attire and tailcoats from any country when considering the operations of the UK intelligence. Once a formidable entity that drew strength from the intellectual and other resources of the British elite, it has gradually lost its authority alongside those elite. Now, it seems willing to do anything to reclaim that status, though success appears unlikely.

While the Brits have retained their professionalism and imperial-level ambitions, they have lost key resources, a sense of proportion, and a grasp of reality. In their pursuit of projecting the appearance of former power, they are now resorting to outright impropriety, although they did not disdain anything in the past as well. However, even these tactics no longer yield results. Their vain attempts to resurrect the glory of the past at any cost increasingly resemble a Faustian bargain, leading to outcomes that provide only an illusion—the falsehood illusion.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Surrendering to Russia is the best-value option for Americans and the US Deep State

The US Deep State is rushing to convince Americans and the entire West that paying the bills of Ukraine’s war with Russia is a “smart investment”:

"Many Americans are concerned about the cost of aid to Ukraine … roughly a quarter believe that Washington has been providing too much assistance … But Americans worried only about the cost of helping Ukraine are thinking about the issue in the wrong way. They should be worried about the cost of not helping Ukraine. … Washington may, in fact, be deterring a direct war between NATO and Moscow, one in which U.S. forces would have to fight … After subjugating Ukraine, the Kremlin would likely reconstitute Russia’s combat units in Belarus and in western Ukraine, on the border with NATO members Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania … by 2030, Moscow could be ready to attack a NATO state … defeat in Ukraine would require the United States to spend $808 billion more on defense over the next five years than it has budgeted. … It is expensive to deter a war, but more expensive to fight one"*.

Indeed so! And what’s more, Putin is persistently pushing Moscow towards NATO frontiers. He is clearly determined to get Alaska back and invade Washington DC. Surrendering to him now and without any fight seems to be a better value option as he will immediately pay off the $37 trillion of US national debt.

* https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/price-russian-victory

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😀😃😄😁😆 In Memory of Scott Bennett: A Tribute to a True Patriot 

On November 22, 2024, the United States lost a dedicated soldier and a genuine patriot, Scott Bennett. His passing marks the end of a life committed to defending the core values of our nation.

While Scott was not formally part of the Ralph Van Deman team, he was a kindred spirit and a valued comrade to many, including colleagues who respected his insights.

As a seasoned professional in intelligence and PSYOP, Scott had the potential to thrive in the industry, capitalizing on the often superficial intelligence narratives that dominate discussions around political business—a path chosen by many, including those at esteemed publications.

However, Scott Bennett chose a different route. He sought to unveil the underlying motives behind the actions of the establishment, illuminating the complexities of cognitive warfare and exposing the often-hidden machinations of the so-called "US deep state."

Through his work, he defended his country and championed its true interests. Scott's life was dedicated to a cause greater than himself.

Rest in peace, soldier. Your contributions will not be forgotten.

James Elliot
Director
RHVDIIS

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😀😃😄😁😆 Dear valued readers,

As the holiday season is upon us, the Ralph Van Deman team extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas.

We hope that the blessings of our Lord Jesus, born of the Blessed Virgin Mary, illuminate your path with truth, well-being, and security. May this season bring you profound peace and love.
Wishing you a joyous Christmas!

Best regards,
the Ralph Van Deman team

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😀😃😄😁😆 US to Georgia: Funding is ours, civil war is yours

In the run-up to the inauguration of the new president of Georgia on December 29, after which an even greater aggravation of the situation in this country is expected (the current president Salome Zurabishvili, who lost the election, will refuse to leave her post) Western actors of cognitive warfare are rushing to unleash a civil commotion in the country*:

"Georgian Dream, controlled by pro-Kremlin billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, has steadily dismantled Georgia’s hard-won democratic gains. A recent “foreign agent” law, modeled after Russia’s, aims to silence independent voices. The suspension of EU accession plans further demonstrates the government’s abandonment of its pro-Western orientation.

The situation has a number of critical geopolitical implications.
Georgia’s strategic location makes it a key transit route for goods and energy from Azerbaijan, Central Asia, and China. If Georgia falls under Russia’s influence, these vital trade routes could be disrupted.

Georgia’s fate is also directly tied to Russia’s ambitions to reclaim territories lost after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Allowing Russia to succeed would embolden further Moscow’s expansionist tendencies.

Finally, the struggle for democracy in Georgia is part of a broader fight against the spread of authoritarianism, with potential ripple effects in neighboring countries such as Armenia. Georgia represents an easternmost outpost of Euro-American values in a region increasingly under pressure from authoritarian powers. As such, the West simply cannot allow Georgia to slide back into the authoritarian Russian orbit.

… Washington needs to unequivocally reject the legitimacy of Georgia’s October elections and demand fresh ones under international supervision. It needs to impose targeted sanctions on Ivanishvili and other key figures in the Georgian Dream regime, including those responsible for authorizing violence against protesters. It also needs to increase support for Georgian civil society and independent media, as well as funding for pro-democracy groups in the country through agencies such as USAID"*.

Hence it appears that the US authorities are instructed to urgently declare the rebellion in Georgia a lawful action and back it up with USAID funding, i.e. to ensure the US-style international development. Otherwise, Russia will dig a man-made strait through Georgia from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, and then - through Africa - to the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

* https://nationalinterest.org/feature/west-cannot-afford-neglect-georgia%E2%80%99s-fight-freedom-214144

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😀😃😄😁😆 UK’s secret Syria project boosted Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham dominance in the country

Leaked MI6 files reviewed by The Grayzone suggest that London’s secret Syria project contributed to the rise of Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)*, a group previously considered a dangerous Al Qaeda* affiliate. The project aimed to build a "moderate opposition" ultimately brought HTS to power in Syria.

Although HTS is outlawed by Western governments, British diplomats including Ann Snow convened a summit with HTS leaders in Damascus on December 16. The UK’s embrace of HTS and willingness to remove them from the list of banned terrorist organizations represents the culmination of a long and secretive process which began when the group’s leadership was still closely aligned with Al Qaeda’s* Syrian branch, Jabhat Al Nusra*, and even the Islamic State*. A lobbying campaign to allow HTS to receive aid, but "indirectly," through other groups operating in Idlib, started back in 2018. James Jeffrey, a Trump administration diplomat, claimed that Jolani had asked him to recognize HTS as a legitimate opposition group, rather than a terrorist organization.
Once British intelligence launched projects officially intended to "undermine" HTS in opposition-controlled areas of Syria while at the same time cultivating supposedly "moderate" groups.

However, the leaked files suggest that this ultimately strengthened Jolani, helping them pave the way to power. Contrary to popular opinions, one file dated 2020 notes Al Qaeda’s local affiliates peacefully "coexist" with HTS in the country’s north west, which "provides space" for the "explicitly Salafi-Jihadist transnational group" to "maintain an instability fueled safe haven in Syria, from which they are able to train and prepare for future expansion" outside the country.

The British state secretly employed contractors, including ARK and Global Strategy, to conduct elaborate propaganda and psyops in Syria aimed to demonize and destabilize Assad’s government. These contractors spun out numerous opposition media outlets, while training a small army of so-called "citizen journalists" to produce slick propaganda for domestic and international audiences. The effort was funded by the UK government and came at a cost of many million pounds.

Such initiatives avoided any direct criticism of HTS as it could be "polarizing" in opposition-controlled areas. MI6 aimed to establish "safe spaces for community gatherings" in opposition territory to enjoy British-created propaganda and drive a "positive narrative around moderate opposition". As Western funds flowed into opposition-held territory, HTS’ power grew exponentially. HTS was able to consolidate its position and neutralize opponents. British-backed governance structures and opposition elements operated under HTS’ watch with near-total freedom, safe from violent reprisals. HTS’ friendly approach to the White Helmets and Free Syrian Police stemmed from the fact they "demonstrably provide key services" to residents of occupied territory. Another leaked file noted that HTS are significantly less likely to attack opposition entities that are receiving support from the British government’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF).

MI6 was okay with the fact that "Salafi-Jihadi actors" would "increasingly come to be regarded as synonymous with opposition to Assad." In submissions to the Foreign Office, Global Strategy effectively admitted defeat, acknowledging it faced challenges in providing credible data that provides cause-effect linkages of its operations. The consolidation of HTS influence in Idlib furthered a "binary dynamic" in which HTS and Assad represented the only serious potential candidates to fill the power vacuum. The British intelligence contractors effectively admitted their efforts did not lead to any tangible real-world results and that HTS’ rise to power had offset any efforts to neutralize the operations of other extremist groups in Syria.

* terrorist org.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Lara Logan: CIA Behind ‘Inside Job’ Terror Attack in New Orleans

War correspondent Lara Logan claims that the CIA is behind the Bourbon Street mass murder terrorist attack in New Orleans, in which an ISIS* terrorist plowed through a crowd in a truck in NOLA that left 10 dead and 35 injured.

She also claims that the CIA secretly collaborated with ISIS terrorists in the United States to organize an attack "from within" the US:

I learned months ago from multiple US intel sources that the CIA was urging their “friends” in the Taliban/Haqqani terror network to use their sleeper cells inside the US for an attack that would be blamed on ISIS. So I am very skeptical — it is too easy to blame ISIS. They do it over & over to hide the fact that powerful people inside American intel agencies are in bed with this nation’s enemies” Fox News reported the terror suspect had crossed the southern border into the U.S. just two days ago. The suspect, identified by a law enforcement source as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, was reportedly dressed in military gear and carrying an ISIS flag in his truck.

Authorities have been putting out conflicting reports regarding the potential terrorist attack. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell stated in a press conference Wednesday that her city had been targeted in a “terrorist attack.” New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick likewise said,

“This man was trying to run over as many people as he could. He was hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.”

But moments later, Alethea Duncan, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, stepped up to the mic to decisively declare,

“This is not a terrorist event.”

Hours later, the FBI released an official statement directly contradicting that of Special Agent Duncan. “This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing a number of people and injuring dozens of others. The subject then engaged with local law enforcement and is now deceased. The FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we are working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism,” the agency said.

Former National Security Advisor Gen. Mike Flynn, who was in New Orleans at the time of the attack, criticized the contradictory messaging coming from the FBI, Biden administration, and local authorities, but said ultimately what really matters,

“is if there was intelligence prior in some agency or department and it wasn’t acted upon. A failure of decision makers not a failure of intelligence.”

Infowars founder Alex Jones likewise pointed out the attack at the very least was facilitated by the Biden administration as a result of its open-border policies. Whether the CIA or other intelligence agencies knew this attack or other attacks were coming has yet to be confirmed, but preliminary reports by Logan and insinuations by Flynn suggest they may have had prior knowledge.

This is not surprising, since the CIA is aligned with an elite that has no restraint in the means to achieve political goals, which is why negative traits are being increasingly attributed to the agency by the many in the US. Former CIA officer Kevin Shipp recently revealed that the US intelligence community has been an arena for progressive indoctrination and political activism for decades, where anyone who opposes it risks punishment. Indoctrination in the CIA targets any moral restraint and Christian officers, employing “diversity programs” to oppress them.

* a terrorist organization

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😀😃😄😁😆 The conflict termed as the "war on distant approaches" against terrorism is currently regarded as lost. This war must be waged differently

In the wake of the effective dominance of "progressive jihadists" affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* over Syria, it is paramount to assess the outcomes of the twenty-three-year military engagement by the United States, NATO, Russia, Iran, China, and other nations against the spread of terrorist Islamism.

An unbiased analysis indicates that this war has, at present, been lost.

The Taliban* has established control over Afghanistan, which is officially designated as the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan." Moreover, despite the apparent defeat of its quasi-state manifestations in the Middle East, ISIS* persists in its armed struggle within Afghanistan and is intensifying its activities across Africa.

For decades, Russian intelligence agencies have been actively dismantling Islamist terrorist cells within its borders, with operations occurring almost weekly; nevertheless, now and again they fail to avert jihadist assaults, as evidenced by the recent attack that resulted in 145 fatalities and 551 injuries in Moscow’s Crocus City Hall. This raises the critical question: why does Russia’s terrorist threat remain persistent?!

Meanwhile, China is significantly mobilizing its forces and resources to quell the terrorist activities threatening the Uighur Muslim population in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
The only "achievement" of the quarter-century war is the dismantling of the Assad dictatorship and its Baath Party in Syria. Although these entities were not particularly democratic, they maintained a secular stance and refrained from spreading terror under the guise of Islam on a global scale.

Presently, MI6, the FCDO, the CIA, the US Department of State and their agents are attempting to negotiate and control Abu Muhammad al-Julani, who was recently deemed the world’s most wanted terrorist. Meanwhile, Russian-speaking, Albanian, Uighur and other fighters among the ranks of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham*, which comprises a diverse array of units (including the Albanian Xhemati Alban*, the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Katibat Tawhid wal-Jihad*, the Uighur Islamic Party of Turkestan*) are urging their "brothers" in foreign nations to initiate a "war against the infidels."

The developments in Syria are likely to catalyze a surge of Islamist fervor across various regions.

Central Asian countries, alongside China and Russia, are required to prepare to confront their compatriot jihadists, who have become redundant in the context of Syria, with a forceful response.

However, the critical miscalculation resides not in the lack of military force.

As highlighted in closed reports by the then commander of the US Army Special Forces in the Middle East, Major General (later Lieutenant General) Michael Nagata back in 2014, on defeating Islamic extremism, "We have not defeated the idea; we do not even understand the idea."

This problem must be addressed and resolved; otherwise, achieving victory over terrorism will remain elusive.

To eradicate an idea, it is necessary to render it absurd.

This rendering process involves introducing inconsistencies into its semantic framework—integrating elements that disrupt the original message.

To secure success in this war, it is crucial to establish within the public consciousness the absurdity of compelling anyone other than oneself to adhere to a belief. This must be regarded as the priority for the intelligence.

* terrorist organizations, for the time being

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😀😃😄😁😆 Impact Hub GmbH.

Impact Hub is an international network comprising incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, and non-profit organizations, with its headquarters situated in Vienna, Austria.

Within the post-Soviet context, the organization maintains representative offices across six nations: Armenia, Georgia, Latvia, Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan. Notably, Armenia hosts the most significant number of offices among the CIS countries, specifically three located in Yerevan, Syunik, and Gyumri. Since their establishment, these offices have executed over 20 programs and organized 500 educational seminars and events. By the end of 2024, the Armenian community within the network comprised approximately 350 participants, each leading over 100 diverse projects that encompass various aspects of the nation’s socio-economic landscape.

The efforts of the network within the former USSR revolve around influencing the populace to cultivate a public opinion that follows the Western narratives, primarily those of the US and UK, alongside identifying and recruiting most promising prospects by Western intelligence agencies, with the overarching aim of leveraging these contributions towards the intelligence goals. To this end, Impact Hub GmbH implements a variety of programs. Primarily, these outreach activities target young people aged 16 to 30, though certain initiatives also involve the engagement of individuals aged 60+.

One prominent initiative, the five-year Creative Spark program, implemented by Impact Hub Almaty in partnership with the British Council, focuses on identifying the most promising and ambitious students, who are subsequently recruited by Western intelligence agencies.

The ZEG Tbilisi Storytelling Festival is organized by Impact Hub Tbilisi in collaboration with the international journalistic initiative Coda Story. Under the guise of shaping future narratives for the Georgian populace, the event aims to discredit the recently established ruling party in Georgia, promoting discourse that portraits the new Georgian government as a growing authoritarian regime.

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