# Intel Spy on Havana Syndrome Attacks, China's Takeover, & Turning Assets | Shawnee Delaney

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Published: 2026-04-09T16:00:00+00:00
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FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcCTWr5Td2M Subscribe Here: @JulianDoreyDaily In this episode, Julian Dorey sits down with former intelligence officer Shawnee Delaney to break down the world of covert operations, asset recruitment, and modern global threats. The conversation dives into claims surrounding Havana Syndrome, how intelligence agencies identify and turn assets, and what’s really happening behind the scenes in the growing geopolitical tension with China. From psychological tactics to counterintelligence strategies, Shawnee explains how influence, power, and information are used in ways most people never see. This is a deep look into spycraft, global intelligence, and the hidden battles shaping today’s world. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 – Havana Syndrome Story, Latest Updates 08:49 – From Farm to Mosul, CIA Challenges, Targeting Assets 18:30 – Firing Assets, Life as a Spy 28:46 – Xi Jinping Origin Story, Anthrax Attacks 33:33 – The Kurds, Middle East’s Most Unique Group 38:22 – Iraq Playing Cards, Democracy Debate 52:18 – Making Sources @JulianDoreyDaily ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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