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The Return of CIA Spycraft? Iran, Russia, China & the New Intelligence War
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- Mar 6, 2026
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Summary
Douglas London a 34-year veteran of the CIA’s clandestine service explains how the U.S. intelligence community transformed after 9/11, how Iran's Ayotollah may keep power and why the focus on counterterrorism reshaped the way America conducts espionage. London served across the Middle East, South Asia, and the former Soviet republics, recruiting and running agents for the CIA during some of the most critical intelligence operations of the modern era. In this conversation, he shares insights into the real craft of recruiting spies, the evolution of intelligence operations, and the challenges the CIA faces today from Russia, China, and other global adversaries. Ric Prado Episode: • Ric Prado: The CIA's BIGGEST Mistake: Lett... Book - The Recruiter: https://a.co/d/0ivDN6yT 00:00