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Less than two weeks to go before we can read Peter Grace's wonderful new book with Georgetown University Press--but you can preorder it today.
www.amazon.com/dp/164712644...
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The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA (Georgetown Studies in Intelligence History)
The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA (Georgetown Studies in Intelligence History) [Grace, Peter C.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA (Georgetown Studies in Intelligence History)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647126444/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20intelligence%20intellectuals&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_25_de&crid=97JDA1KG2U75&sprefix=the%20intelligence%20intellec
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What a story!
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Coming soon and we can't wait. Congratulations,
@lucatrenta.bsky.social
and
@avramovok.bsky.social
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The call for papers is out for the International Association for Intelligence Education's European Chapter's annual conference, hosted by the Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS) at Brunel University London from Sep. 8-10, 2026.
iafieeurope.org/events/annua...
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IAFIE Europe Annual Conference 2026 - Brunel University of LondonâIAFIE EC
Welcome to our conference website! The most recent updates are below. If you cannot find what you are looking for then please get in touch at
[email protected]
Announcing the Call For Proposals (1...
https://iafieeurope.org/events/annual-conference/iafieeurope-annualconference-2026
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The National WWII Museum - Faculty Seminar in WWII History | H-Net
The National WWII Museum invites applications for its Faculty Seminar in World War II History to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 21-27, 2026. This weeklong intensive program is designed for college-level instructors or professors who desire a stronger historical background in the American experience in World War II. We encourage applicants from under-resourced, regional, and smaller universities, as well as the faculty at Minority Served Institutions (MSIs) and Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs).
https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20124267/national-wwii-museum-faculty-seminar-wwii-history
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In Memoriam:Â Dr. William Burr, 1949-2025
Washington, D.C., December 15, 2025 - The National Security Archive mourns the passing of our beloved colleague William Burr, the documentary leader of the nuclear history field, on December 11, 2025....
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/news/2025-12-15/memoriam-dr-william-burr-1949-2025?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee74b6b-d37e-461c-87ec-92264f956fc2
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We just learned that we've lost the irreplaceable, legendary Dr. William (Bill) Burr, who gave us so much with his work for
@nsarchive.bsky.social
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A super opportunity for graduate students:
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Graduate Student Prize in Applied Military History | H-Net
The Society for Military History and the CSIS Project on Military and Diplomatic History arepleased to announce the Graduate Student Prize in Applied Military History. The prize will beawarded to the ...
https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20135055/graduate-student-prize-applied-military-history
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Absolutely worth a read. Whatever your interests, you'll find something:
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âHeroic Excavators of Government Secretsâ
Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025 - Almost 40 years ago, as White House aide Lt. Col. Oliver North was secretly running the Reagan administrationâs Iran-Contra operations, he became concerned about ...
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/archivists/2025-12-10/heroic-excavators-government-secrets?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a1cf1ff9-2dfa-4be0-9052-e6d7a0749742
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Congratulations, Dr.s Newbery and Hijzen!
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Intelligence History Book Prize | H-Net
The International Intelligence History Association has awarded the annual Intelligence History Book Prize. This year, it goes to two equally meritorious authors. They are:Samantha Newbery: Terrorist I...
https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20134814/intelligence-history-book-prize
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reposted by
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Filip Kovacevic
19 days ago
My new article! "NKVD Plan to Undermine the Catholic Church in Lithuania in 1941" Based on my ongoing research of
#NKVD/#MGB/#KGB
files at Hoover Library & Archives!
@socintelhist.bsky.social
@hooverinstitution.bsky.social
The link:
tinyurl.com/2ah69ze6
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NKVD Plan to Undermine the Catholic Church in Lithuania in 1941
Top secret plan devised by Beria and Merkulov discovered in the archives
https://tinyurl.com/2ah69ze6
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A fascinating look at the influences that shaped Indian intelligence.
www.orfonline.org/public/uploa...
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https://www.orfonline.org/public/uploads/posts/pdf/20251202185938.pdf
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Think subversion is a modern innovation? Guess what?
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H-Diplo|Jervis Forum Review 151: Goddard on Kastner Wohlforth, _A Measure Short of War_ | H-Net
The Jervis ForumH-Diplo | Robert Jervis International Security Studies ForumReview 151Jill Kastner and William H. Wohlforth, A Measure Short of War: A Brief History of Great Power Subversion. Oxford U...
https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20133345/h-diplojervis-forum-review-151-goddard-kastner-wohlforth-measure-short
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Covert Action in Chile: The Significance of the Church Committee Report 50 Years Later
Washington D.C. December 4, 2025 - Â Fifty years ago today, Senator Frank Church convened the first public congressional hearing ever held on CIA covert operations to overthrow a foreign government, fo...
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/intelligence/2025-12-04/covert-action-chile-significance-church-committee-report-50?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=c4a10755-b33e-4229-aa3f-466351e85890
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Congratulations,
@drichterova.bsky.social
. So well deserved!
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25 days ago
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Congratulations,
@chekistmonitor.bsky.social
, for the well-deserved excellent review.
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reposted by
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Filip Kovacevic
about 1 month ago
"Napoleon's Lost Treasure for Stalin's 70th Birthday" One of the most bizarre Soviet
#counterintelligence
pursuits I discovered while researching
#KGB
files at Hoover Archives.
@hooverinstitution.bsky.social
@socintelhist.bsky.social
Read it here:
tinyurl.com/muc3chyk
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Napoleon's Lost Treasure for Stalin's 70th Birthday
MGB went into frenzy after a birthday letter to Stalin alleged the existence of Napoleon's gold in Vilnius
https://tinyurl.com/muc3chyk
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We're enjoying our co-founder
@markstout.bsky.social
's latest review. This definitely sounds like a memoir worth reading.
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Stout on "Spymaster: The Memoirs of Gordon M. Stewart, CIA Station Chief in Cold War Germany" | H-Net
Spymaster: The Memoirs of Gordon M. Stewart, CIA Station Chief in Cold War Germany.Edited by Thomas Boghardt, Boston, MA, DeGruyter Oldenbourg, 2024, 212 pp., $US 61.95 (hardcover), ISBN 978-3-11-1348...
https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20133620/stout-spymaster-memoirs-gordon-m-stewart-cia-station-chief-cold-war
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CIA Assassination Plots: The Church Committee Report 50 Years Later
Washington D.C., November 20, 2025 - Fifty years ago today, a special Senate Committee led by Idaho Senator Frank Church lifted the veil of secrecy on the clandestine efforts of the Central Intelligen...
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/intelligence/2025-11-20/cia-assassination-plots-church-committee-report-50-years
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What an interesting conversation:
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H-Diplo Authors in Conversation: Greg Barnhisel and Elyse Graham | H-Net
H-Diplo Authors in Conversation21 November 2025 | PDF: https://hdiplo.org/to/AiC-1 | X: @HDiplo | BlueSky: @h-diplo.bsky.social
https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20132401/h-diplo-authors-conversation
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Congratulations,
@chekistmonitor.bsky.social
and well done!
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Next Tuesday, December 2nd, is Giving Tuesday. Please keep us in mind as we continue to build our ability to serve you.
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Thank you,
@tim-weiner.bsky.social
for a marvelous discussion!
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reposted by
The Society for Intelligence History
Filip Kovacevic
about 1 month ago
#KGBLiterati
at the Commonwealth Club of California. January 15, 2026.
@uoftpress.bsky.social
@socintelhist.bsky.social
www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...
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Dr. Filip Kovacevic: Inside KGB Culture
A large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of Soviet state security (KGB) officers, including President Vladimir Putin. Professor Filip Kovacevic will discuss the deep-seated KGB my...
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-01-15/dr-filip-kovacevic-inside-kgb-culture
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The Top Secret Testimony of CIAâs MKULTRA Chief, 50 Years Later
Washington, D.C., October 30, 2025 â The CIA experienced âas many failures as successesâ in exploring the intelligence applications of LSD and other drugs, according to the October 1975 U.S. Senate te...
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/dnsa-intelligence/2025-10-30/top-secret-testimony-cias-mkultra-chief-50-years-later
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The Censored History of Able Archer 83
Washington, D.C., November 14, 2025 - The State Department quietly deleted important archival records from an official history detailing how a 1983 NATO war game could have led to a catastrophic nucle...
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/able-archer-83/2025-11-14/censored-history-able-archer-83?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0e8955a5-e798-4e2c-bcfb-6f39bd142a9b
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Polly Corrigan Book Prize - 2025 Call for Nominations
About: The Polly Corrigan Book Prize is a biennial award sponsored by The Kingâs Centre for Intelligence Studies (KCSI) and Intelligence and NationalâŠ
https://kcsi.uk/polly-corrigan-book-prize/2025-call-for-nominations
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This conference is going to be superb. We hope to see you there.
www.bletchleypark.org.uk/nihc/
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National Intelligence History Conference
https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/nihc/
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We couldn't agree more!
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kgbstack.substack.com/p/why-you-sh...
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Why You Should Read KGB Literati
An Elevator Pitch for My Book
https://kgbstack.substack.com/p/why-you-should-read-kgb-literati?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5706547&post_id=177911153&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=9obnh&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
about 2 months ago
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Come join our next lunchtime Brown Bag webinar! Details below:
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about 2 months ago
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Cool new insights into Kissinger's manipulations from
@carolinelucas.bsky.social
:
thebrushcontact.substack.com/p/henry-kiss...
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Henry Kissinger: Master manipulator
Anniversaries, documents, and documentaries
https://thebrushcontact.substack.com/p/henry-kissinger-master-manipulator?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3762475&post_id=177363771&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=9obnh&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
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Hurrah for the bookworms and readers of democracy!
www.spytalk.co/p/page-turne...
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Page Turners: How Academics Played Key Roles in the Defeat of Fascism
A new book describes the largely forgotten roles of scholars in the victories of World War IIâand how the Nazis' racist fanaticism doomed Germany
https://www.spytalk.co/p/page-turners-how-academics-played?r=9obnh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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There's tremendous potential for Intelligence Studies papers and discussions here, too:
defencescienceinstitute.com/news/3rd-wor...
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3rd World Conference on Security Studies - 29-31 May 2026 - Defence Science Institute
The 2026 Securities Studies Conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland, 29 â 31 May 2026. Submissions to present papers close 8 May 2026. Conference topics include National Security â counterterrorism ...
https://defencescienceinstitute.com/news/3rd-world-conference-on-security-studies-29-31-may-2026/
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We're keeping an eye out for the upcoming Fall 2025 issue of International Security and
@aaronbateman.bsky.social
's latest article. It looks fascinating!
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reposted by
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Filip Kovacevic
2 months ago
What was inside a top secret regional
#KGB
spy museum in 1960?
@socintelhist.bsky.social
Find out in my new article based on the ongoing archival research of
#KGB
documents at
@hooverinstitution.bsky.social
.
#spies
#intelhistory
#coldwar
The link:
tinyurl.com/y6v3by35
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An Inside Look at Top Secret Regional KGB Spy Museum in 1960
Based on archival Lithuanian KGB documents
https://tinyurl.com/y6v3by35
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reposted by
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IntelArchive
2 months ago
New addition Book: The Radical War of 1820: Police Spies, Government Spies, and Willing Informers by David M. Smale (published 12-06-2025)
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/radical-war-of-1820-9781350513235/
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https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/radical-war-of-1820-9781350513235/
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Our Vice President
@jrogg.bsky.social
sat down with HUMINT founder
@sashaingber.bsky.social
for a fascinating discussion of the CIA's history of lethal targeting Forget James Bond--truth is more interesting!
sashaingber.substack.com/p/the-cias-h...
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The CIAâs history of lethal targeting
I spoke with intelligence historian Jeff Rogg about the CIAâs history of targeted killing.
https://sashaingber.substack.com/p/the-cias-history-of-lethal-targeting
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@jrovner.bsky.social
,
@rorycormac.bsky.social
, and
@lmaschmeyer.bsky.social
's new article is a super read on an important but neglected area of covert action:
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
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https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/EB1FA8B5BC7400C358EFFC2D8624B181/S2057563725100254a.pdf/sand_in_the_gears_sabotage_in_world_politics.pdf
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reposted by
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Filip Kovacevic
2 months ago
My new article on Substack! "Death and the Maidens: How Two Polish Sisters Deceived Soviet
#Counterintelligence
in Post-WWII Vilnius" Based on my ongoing research of
#KGB
files at
@hooverinstitution.bsky.social
.
#intelhistory
#SMERSH
@socintelhist.bsky.social
The link:
tinyurl.com/3cubry5e
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Death and the Maidens
How Two Polish Sisters Deceived Soviet Counterintelligence in post-WWII Vilnius
https://tinyurl.com/3cubry5e
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Oh, to be in Cambridge this Fall! (The good news is how many of these presentations will be streamed and available to us all).
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CAMBRIDGE INTELLIGENCE SEMINAR - MICHAELMAS TERM 2025 | H-Net
CAMBRIDGE INTELLIGENCE SEMINARMICHAELMAS TERM 2025The Seminar will convene this year through a mixture of online and hybrid events.
https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20129189/cambridge-intelligence-seminar-michaelmas-term-2025
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This is going to be a fun read:
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ToC: Diplomacy & Statecraft, Volume 36, Issue 3: Special Issue: Official History: writing the history of military operations and intelligence | H-Net
A special edition of Diplomacy & Statecraft edited by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Historians, entitled âOfficial History: writing the history of military operations and intelligenceâ. Articles cover a range of military, intelligence and foreign policy-related issues, and offer an important overview of the strengths and weaknesses of official history as a form of historical scholarship. Several are available open access.
https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20129097/toc-diplomacy-statecraft-volume-36-issue-3-special-issue-official
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Thank you,
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Congratulations to
@rorycormac.bsky.social
for the new and very useful chapter on covert action in the newest edition of The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence:
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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Mark your calendar: Conference, "The Transatlantic Intelligence Community: Continuity and Change," Georgetown University, 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2026 | H-Net
The International Intelligence History Association (IIHA) and Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies will jointly organize a major intelligence conference at Georgetown from 30 September ...
https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20128998/mark-your-calendar-conference-transatlantic-intelligence-community
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reposted by
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Filip Kovacevic
2 months ago
Who was
#CIA's
first penetration of Soviet intelligence? Perhaps not who you think. Find out in my new article on Substack.
#spies
#coldwar
#intelhistory
@socintelhist.bsky.social
Here's the link:
tinyurl.com/yh46crbs
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Who Was CIA's First Penetration of Soviet Intelligence?
New information on Colonel Georgy Salimanov's defection to the CIA in Germany in 1950 and his later capture by the MGB
https://tinyurl.com/yh46crbs
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@intnatsecjournal.bsky.social
latest call for papers is a super idea and a great opportunity if you work on the psychological side of Intelligence Studies. I can't wait to read the end result.
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The story behind the spy stories: show reveals secrets of John le CarrĂ©âs craft
How author researched his plots and letters from Alec Guinness feature in Oxford exhibition
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/oct/12/the-story-behind-the-spy-stories-show-reveals-secrets-of-john-le-carre-craft?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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reposted by
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Daniela Richterova
3 months ago
Fantastic speaking to Michael Young of Malcolm H. Kerr
@carnegiemec.bsky.social
about
#WatchingTheJackals
& lessons from Cold War CT. đ
shorturl.at/v1tr1
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From Prague With a Shove
In an interview, Daniela Richterova speaks about her book on Czechoslovakiaâs Cold War ties to Palestinian groups and others.
https://shorturl.at/v1tr1
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This just might be the coolest job opportunity ever:
networks.h-net.org/jobs/69269/i...
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International Spy Museum - Historian | H-Net
https://networks.h-net.org/jobs/69269/international-spy-museum-historian
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