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Covert Contact 118: Shortwave Numbers Stations

Covert Contact 118: Shortwave Numbers Stations

A brief exploration of number stations—enigmatic shortwave radio broadcasts used in espionage since the Cold War, highlighting their historical significance and ongoing presence in contemporary intelligence operations.

Covert Contact 117: Chinese Espionage Operations

Covert Contact 117: Chinese Espionage Operations

An exploration of China's diverse espionage operations targeting American law enforcement and European institutions, examining both contemporary cases and historical parallels that reveal the unchanging human elements of intelligence work.

Covert Contact 104: Alon Pinkas on Israeli-American Relations

Covert Contact 104: Alon Pinkas on Israeli-American Relations

An analysis of the evolving Israeli-American alliance, examining how historical factors, political shifts, and changing global priorities have brought this crucial relationship to a crossroads requiring new frameworks and creative diplomatic approaches.

Covert Contact 76: Australian Special Operations Forces

Covert Contact 76: Australian Special Operations Forces

A deep dive into Australia's evolving security landscape and special operations capabilities, exploring how geographic isolation has given way to global vulnerability and how the U.S.-Australian alliance forms a critical foundation for addressing emerging threats in an increasingly unstable world.