The American (2010): A Psychological Analysis
Corbijn's stark thriller follows a solitary operative's final days in Italy, where a life of professional detachment encounters the possibility of connection only at its end.
Intelligence
Defense and Intelligence Applications of Suborbital Aircraft
Emerging suborbital aircraft merge rocket performance with aircraft flexibility, offering defense agencies responsive space access from standard runways. This capability creates a powerful complement to traditional launch systems for time-critical intelligence and defense applications.
Building Effective Prompts for Intelligence Reports
Structured prompting techniques like XML tags, templates, and validation rules ensure intelligence reports maintain consistent formatting despite variable inputs. These methods create a robust framework that standardizes outputs while handling diverse data quality and completeness.
Between the Lines
Two veteran intelligence officers, disillusioned by the decline of their craft, share a candid moment lamenting how modern analysis has devolved into repackaged news with experience replaced by screen-scrolling and confidence matrices, burying valuable intel beneath an avalanche of mediocrity.
Project Eve
Jeremy Winters, an intelligence operative, relies on Project Eve—advanced AI glasses that provide real-time tactical analysis during a critical mission in Prague. Navigating unfamiliar streets and potential threats, Jeremy meets with a sensitive informant to exchange crucial intelligence.
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
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.
Hacker OPSEC with The Grugq
I spoke with "the Grugq" about hacker OPSEC against state-level surveillance. He emphasized that proper tradecraft and behavior matter more than technology, offering valuable insights on the psychological toll of maintaining operational security while evading sophisticated adversaries.