Call it a small victory (and yes, I am taking a lap). I pointed out on Tuesday that the ironically named, CIA WORLD FACTBOOK, was inaccurate in its “facts” about…
Intelligence
Flaws in Scott Ritter’s Speculation About Gonzalo Lira
I consider myself a neutral party when it comes to Scott Ritter and Gonzalo Lira. I know they had a dust up last year that ruptured whatever relationship they had…
The Art of Deception in the Era of ISR
Deception is an essential tool for any military or intelligence operation. Prior to the arrival of satellites, manned fixed-wing surveillance aircraft and drones, military planners had an easier time of…
CIA Leaking Like a Sieve As It Blames Ukraine for Impending Debacle
I want to thank one of my readers, Paul S., for flagging this remarkable and hilarious Newsweek article, written by Bill Arkin, that is a classic example of the CIA…
Terror’s Sword
A friend of mine, Kevin Kuhens, has authored an Amazon #1 bestselling counterterrorism thriller called Terror’s Sword. I’ve read it – it’s an awesome read. He’s getting rave reviews from other professionals in…
Was Prigozhin’s Mutiny a Western Intelligence Op Derailed by Russia’s Spies?
There is still no consensus about the motive for Yevgeny Prigozhin’s and there is a lot of speculation. Some have posed the false dichotomy of having to choose “real coup”…
Judge Napolitano and I Discuss General Milley’s Criminal Malpractice, Jack Teixeira and the Passing of Daniel Ellsberg
Let me start with the important and sad news marking the passing of Daniel Ellsberg. Dan leaves a legacy of greatness. He was kind, generous and moral. His decision to…
My Life As a Whistle Blower — The road to Punditry
If you ever wondered how I have arrived to where I am in life as a pundit the following episode of RT’s, The Whistleblowers will answer your questions. John Kiriakou…
THE IRONY OF MATT TAIBBI
[FROM LARRY JOHNSON — A new author for sonar21.com. He prefers to keep his identity a secret. However, he has something important and useful to share.]
Judge Napolitano and I Discuss the Aftermath of Bakhmut and I Discover Why the CIA is in Trouble
Judge Napolitano arrived safely in Switzerland and, thanks to the miracle of the internet, was able to do his show as scheduled. We discussed Bakhmut and the Ukrainian raid on…