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Less than two weeks to go before we can read Peter Grace's wonderful new book with Georgetown University Press--but you can preorder it today.

www.amazon.com/dp/164712644...
The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA (Georgetown Studies in Intelligence History)
The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA (Georgetown Studies in Intelligence History) [Grace, Peter C.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA (Georgetown Studies in Intelligence History)
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December 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
What a story!
My new article!

"How An Estonian Fishing Boat Escaped from the Soviet Union to Sweden in 1947" (and how MGB failed to stop it)

Based on my research of #MGB/#KGB files at Hoover Library & Archives. @hooverinstitution.bsky.social @socintelhist.bsky.social

The link: tinyurl.com/yc6z5nmr
How An Estonian Fishing Boat Escaped from the Soviet Union to Sweden in 1947
Top Secret MGB Investigation of Its Counterintelligence Failure
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December 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Coming soon and we can't wait. Congratulations, @lucatrenta.bsky.social and @avramovok.bsky.social!
December 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The call for papers is out for the International Association for Intelligence Education's European Chapter's annual conference, hosted by the Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS) at Brunel University London from Sep. 8-10, 2026. iafieeurope.org/events/annua...
IAFIE Europe Annual Conference 2026 - Brunel University of London–IAFIE EC
Welcome to our conference website! The most recent updates are below. If you cannot find what you are looking for then please get in touch at info@iafieeurope.org Announcing the Call For Proposals (1...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We just learned that we've lost the irreplaceable, legendary Dr. William (Bill) Burr, who gave us so much with his work for @nsarchive.bsky.social. What a loss, but what a legacy he lives behind.
December 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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My new article!

"NKVD Plan to Undermine the Catholic Church in Lithuania in 1941"

Based on my ongoing research of #NKVD/#MGB/#KGB files at Hoover Library & Archives! @socintelhist.bsky.social
@hooverinstitution.bsky.social

The link: tinyurl.com/2ah69ze6
NKVD Plan to Undermine the Catholic Church in Lithuania in 1941
Top secret plan devised by Beria and Merkulov discovered in the archives
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A fascinating look at the influences that shaped Indian intelligence.

www.orfonline.org/public/uploa...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Congratulations, @drichterova.bsky.social. So well deserved!
📕 🎄 📘 I am grateful to Walter Landgraf for including #WatchingTheJackals on this year’s @warontherocks.bsky.social Holiday Reading List.

It means a great deal to have the story recognised alongside such an impressive list of titles 👉 shorturl.at/fc6l1

🙏 to the GUP team & editors for their support
The 2025 War on the Rocks Holiday Reading List
It wouldn’t be the holidays without our annual War on the Rocks book roundup. Check off your gift list or pick a book to enjoy by the fire. Happy reading.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Congratulations, @chekistmonitor.bsky.social, for the well-deserved excellent review.
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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"Napoleon's Lost Treasure for Stalin's 70th Birthday"

One of the most bizarre Soviet #counterintelligence pursuits I discovered while researching #KGB files at Hoover Archives.
@hooverinstitution.bsky.social @socintelhist.bsky.social

Read it here: tinyurl.com/muc3chyk
Napoleon's Lost Treasure for Stalin's 70th Birthday
MGB went into frenzy after a birthday letter to Stalin alleged the existence of Napoleon's gold in Vilnius
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November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Congratulations, @chekistmonitor.bsky.social and well done!
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Next Tuesday, December 2nd, is Giving Tuesday. Please keep us in mind as we continue to build our ability to serve you.
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Thank you, @tim-weiner.bsky.social for a marvelous discussion!
A reminder that the @socintelhist.bsky.social roundtable with @tim-weiner.bsky.social on his latest book The Mission is happening next week. Myself, @dianabolsinger.bsky.social, and @chekistmonitor.bsky.social will discuss the book. Register here: swanseauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM