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ISI at 77: The Hidden Hand Behind South Asia’s Instability
At 77, the ISI has outgrown its intelligence role to become a regional menace. Its legacy, marked by terror sponsorship, democratic subversion, and humanitarian catastrophes, demands global attention.
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Book Review – Stranger than Fiction: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination
The book Stranger Than Fiction: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination (2022) by Harish Venugopalan is a meticulous exploration of one of the most significant political assassinations in India’s modern history. The book delves into the events surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, highlighting the intricate web of political motives, social upheaval,…
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Book Review – Spy Tiger: The 05 File
By Bobby Fisher The memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File by Kagusthan Ariaratnam and Michael Bramadat-Willcock is thrilling. It blends espionage, historical intrigue, and relentless action. This debut novel transports readers into a world of high-stakes intelligence. Shadowy conspiracies abound where nothing is as it seems. Danger lurks at every turn. The story follows a…
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Interview: A Former Tamil Tiger Child Soldier Charts His Path From Forced Recruitment to Healing
Pitasanna Shanmugathas | University of Windsor Faculty of Law, CA The interview was initially published by “JURIST” on September 20, 2024. Kagusthan Ariaratnam, a former child soldier turned defense analyst, speaks with JURIST about his new memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File. The book, co-written with Michael Bramadat-Willcock, details Ariaratnam’s experiences during the Sri Lankan civil war…
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Espionage & Survival: A Book Review Of ‘Spy Tiger: The 05 File’
By Pitasanna Shanmugathas The “Colombo Telegraph” originally published this book review on September 20, 2024. The memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File, co-written by Kagusthan Ariaratnam and Michael Bramadat-Willcock, offers an intense and eye-opening narrative of Kagusthan’s journey, initially as a forcibly recruited child soldier and later as an informant for the Indian and Sri Lankan governments,…
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Old Tactics, New Twists: Mossad Elevates ELINT Warfare as Lebanon Faces Renewed Explosions
In the past two days, Lebanon has once again been rocked by a series of explosions, shaking the fragile political and social equilibrium in the region. These incidents mark a dramatic escalation in the long-standing tension between Lebanon and Israel. As Israel declared a new phase of its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and other regional…
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Historical Analysis of Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Academic Outreach: The Post 9/11 Sudden Shift Toward Counterterrorism
Since its inception in 1984, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (the Service) has been instrumental in protecting the nation’s security. The Service has collaborated with diverse entities, including academia, to gain insights into security risks and shape policy decisions. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, popularly known as 9/11, led to a shift in…
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The Role of Timely and Actionable Military Intelligence in Winning Wars
Military intelligence is crucial for success on the battlefield. Recent global events highlight the importance of swift and accurate intelligence. For example, the meticulously planned attack by Hamas on Israel revealed a shocking intelligence failure as Israel was caught by surprise (Harding). In his insightful analysis, Ted Singer, a senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official…
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From Cyber to Cyborg: Technological Determinism in Action
The theory of technological determinism suggests that advancements in technology play a crucial role in shaping historical and social progress. This essay proposes that technology influences human behavior, institutions, and culture, asserting that innovations possess the inherent power to reshape society, sometimes irrespective of human influence (Gasher et al., 2020, p. 151). In this essay,…
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The Evolving Landscape of Intelligence Gathering: The Role of AI in Open-Source and Human Intelligence
Introduction The landscape of intelligence analysis is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in this transformation. AI has brought about transformative changes in how information is gathered, analyzed, and used. Traditionally, it was believed that open-source intelligence (OSINT) was more suited for strategic purposes, while human intelligence (HUMINT) was essential for…