Send us a text🚨🌍 This week on the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up 🎙️From London to Manchester, Berlin to Ottawa, the headlines tell a chilling story: espionage, sabotage, foreign interference, and terrorism are no longer distant threats — they are reshaping our democracies right now.⚖️ In the UK, Crown Prosecutors made history by charging a Chinese government official with espionage.🇩🇪 In Germany, a far-right aide was jailed for spying on behalf of Beijing.🇵🇱 In Poland, a Ukrainian suspect was detained for the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.🇨🇦 Here at home, Canada’s spy watchdog flagged bias risks in terrorism-linked audits, raising tough questions about oversight.🕍 And in Manchester, a horrific terrorist attack on a synagogue during Yom Kippur exposed the evolving tactics of extremists — and the resilience of communities in the face of hate.⚔️ Canada also took the unprecedented step of designating India’s Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, blurring the line between organized crime and terrorism.👉 Every story this week reveals how intelligence and national security challenges are unfolding across borders — and why vigilance matters.Producing this podcast takes hours of research, careful analysis, and turning open-source reporting into actionable intelligence. If you value this work and want to keep intelligence insights accessible to everyone, please consider supporting the show on Buzzsprout 💻☕.🔗 Stay curious. Stay informed. Stay safe.Support the show
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MI6 Goes Dark with Recruiting Spies
Send us a textMI6 Goes Dark with Recruiting Spies | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-UpEspionage is evolving fast — and this week’s episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up takes you inside the latest threats and innovations shaking the intelligence world.From MI6’s bold leap into the dark web with its Silent Courier spy recruitment portal, to CSIS and RCMP’s warning that outdated Canadian laws are undermining counterterrorism and espionage investigations, this episode breaks down the global intelligence landscape you need to know about.Neil Bisson — retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — analyzes this week’s most urgent cases of espionage, sabotage, terrorism, and foreign interference.🔎 Key questions answered in this episode:How could a massive telecom network near the UN General Assembly have been weaponized?Why did Britain’s outgoing spy chief call out Russia, China, Iran, and Islamist extremism?What does MI6’s Silent Courier portal mean for the future of spy recruitment?Why was an Austrian energy executive fired over Russian espionage links?How is China infiltrating Taiwan’s democratic institutions?What does the indictment of an American and Israeli spying for Iran reveal about global HUMINT?Why are Canada’s laws leaving it vulnerable to foreign interference?👉 If you value deep analysis of today’s security threats, don’t forget to subscribe, like, comment, and share. Support the show on Buzzsprout and explore more insights on Neil’s Substack.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:45 – Secret Service busts illicit telecom network near UN05:40 – MI6 Chief Richard Moore’s farewell: Russia, China, Iran & Islamist terror10:15 – Main Story: MI6 launches Silent Courier dark web portal15:40 – Austria fires energy executive over Russian espionage ties18:45 – Taiwan convicts four ex-officials for spying on China’s behalf21:40 – American & Israeli indicted for spying for Iran24:15 – CSIS & RCMP warn Parliament on outdated “lawful access” laws26:00 – Outro⚠️ Espionage. Sabotage. Foreign interference. These aren’t distant threats — they’re happening now, shaping our world and affecting your life. Stay curious. Stay informed. Stay safe.Support the show
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Russian Spies Arrested in England
Send us a textRussian Spies Arrested in England | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap UpWelcome to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap Up—the podcast where intelligence meets real-world events.This week, Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and a retired CSIS Intelligence Officer, takes you inside the latest developments in espionage, terrorism, and foreign interference that are shaping global security.🇨🇦 Canada is moving to dissolve Samidoun, a Vancouver-based group already listed as a terrorist entity—raising questions about how extremist organizations exploit legal loopholes.🇬🇧 Britain drops high-profile charges against two men accused of spying for China, while MI5 faces dual scandals: unlawful surveillance of a BBC journalist and a new investigation into false evidence given in court in the Agent X case.🇨🇳 In New York, a Chinese dissident who founded a democracy group pleads guilty to spying for Beijing, exposing how the CCP continues to target activists abroad.🇷🇺 In Essex, England, three people are arrested under the UK’s new National Security Act for allegedly working with Russian intelligence—an operation that may extend beyond espionage into sabotage.🌍 In Lithuania, fifteen suspects are charged with terrorism over a parcel bomb plot linked to Russian military intelligence, confirming warnings about Moscow’s sabotage tradecraft.🇺🇸 In the United States, President Donald Trump says he’ll push to designate Antifa as a “major terrorist organization,” igniting fierce debate over domestic extremism and constitutional limits.Each story reveals how espionage, sabotage, and extremism are not distant threats but active challenges with real-world consequences for Canada, its allies, and democratic societies worldwide.If you find value in the insights and analysis in this podcast, please consider supporting us on Buzzsprout—your contributions help sustain the work and expand our reach to a wider audience.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review—it really makes a difference in growing our community of informed listeners.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:47 – Canada moves to dissolve Samidoun terrorist entity07:25 – UK drops espionage charges against two men accused of spying for China11:50 – MI5 admits to unlawful surveillance of BBC journalist16:35 – Chinese dissident in New York pleads guilty to spying for Beijing20:40 – MI5 investigated for false evidence in Agent X case24:55 – Russian spies arrested in Essex under UK National Security Act28:10 – Lithuania charges 15 suspects over Russia parcel bomb plot31:15 – Trump calls for Antifa to be designated a terrorist organization32:11 – OutroSupport the show
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Europe Dismantles Belarus Spy Network
Send us a textEurope Dismantles Belarus Spy Network | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up🌍 Welcome back to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! This week, Neil Bisson—Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and retired CSIS Intelligence Officer—dives into espionage crackdowns, cyber aggression, and domestic extremism.🚨 Startup Espionage Warning: Why are Canada and the U.S. sounding the alarm on international pitch competitions? Could a chance to showcase innovation actually expose startups to hostile state actors?💻 Salt Typhoon Cyber Threat: How did China’s Salt Typhoon expand its reach to Canada? And what does this mean for the security of our telecom infrastructure and critical systems?🕵️ Belarusian Spy Network Dismantled: What tactics did Belarus use to build a spy network across Europe—and how did agencies coordinate to bring it down?⚔️ Belarus vs. Poland Escalation: Why did Belarus arrest a Polish monk on espionage charges, and what does this signal about rising tensions on NATO’s eastern flank?🇨🇦 Neo-Nazi Propaganda Sentencing: What precedent did Canada just set with the 10-year sentence of an Ottawa man tied to Atomwaffen Division propaganda?Neil unpacks these questions with the insights, analysis, and intelligence that governments and corporations use to stay ahead of evolving threats.⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Introduction1:30 – Startup Espionage: Canada–U.S. Joint Advisory6:40 – Pitch Competitions: A Front for Espionage11:10 – Salt Typhoon Expands into Canada15:20 – Europe Dismantles Belarus Spy Network18:55 – Belarus Escalates Tensions with Poland21:00 – Ottawa Neo-Nazi Sentenced for Extremist Propaganda23:10 – Outro🎟️ Upcoming Event: Don’t miss the Pillar Society Speaker’s Series featuring Lauren C. Anderson, former FBI Executive, on October 14 at the Shenkman Centre in Orleans, Ontario.👉 http://shenkmanarts.ca/en/pillar-society-speakers-series📌 Full transcript and source links in the show notes.🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe, share the podcast, and leave a review—it really helps grow our community of listeners.Support the show
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China's Salt Typhoon Engulfs the World
Send us a text🌍 This week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and retired CSIS Intelligence Officer, breaks down one of the most alarming cyber operations in recent years: China’s Salt Typhoon.This sprawling breach has compromised telecom networks in more than 80 countries, raising urgent questions about espionage, infrastructure sabotage, and the future of global security. Alongside Salt Typhoon, we examine new FBI concerns, terrorism-related charges in the U.K., inter-agency friction in Washington, America’s evolving approach to criminal gangs, and troubling questions closer to home in Canada.🎙️ With over 25 years of intelligence and law enforcement experience, Neil provides top-secret level insight and analysis into these pressing national security threats.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support the show. Every week, we deliver intelligence analysis you won’t find anywhere else. To help sustain the work and expertise behind each episode, consider supporting the podcast on Buzzsprout.This Week’s Stories & Questions:🔎 FBI worries Trump’s surge exposes unmarked carsShould the FBI push back harder when political decisions risk exposing covert operations?📂 FBI searches John Bolton’s home in classified probeWhat does the Bolton investigation reveal about how former officials handle classified material?🌐 China’s Salt Typhoon cyberattack spreads across 80+ countriesIs Salt Typhoon proof that we’re already in the middle of a global cyber war?🛡️ Salt Typhoon declared a national defense crisisShould allies treat cyber espionage as a national defense crisis rather than a policing issue?🇬🇧 Six charged in the U.K. for support of Palestine ActionWhere should democracies draw the line between lawful protest and terrorism charges?🕵️ Tulsi Gabbard outs undercover CIA officerWhat are the long-term risks when intelligence leaders expose covert officers, even unintentionally?💀 U.S. designates Ecuadorian gangs as terrorist organizationsDoes labeling gangs as terrorist organizations improve security—or create more instability?🍁 Canada’s Public Safety Minister under new scrutinyShould Canada’s Public Safety Minister provide greater transparency when his name surfaces in past terrorism-related investigations?Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:00 – FBI worries Trump’s surge exposes unmarked cars04:00 – FBI searches John Bolton’s home in classified probe07:00 – China’s Salt Typhoon cyberattack spreads across 80+ countries11:00 – Salt Typhoon declared a national defense crisis14:00 – Six charged in the U.K. for support of Palestine Action16:00 – Tulsi Gabbard outs undercover CIA officer18:00 – U.S. designates Ecuadorian gangs as terrorist organizations20:00 – Canada’s Public Safety Minister under new scrutiny21:00 – OutroSupport the show
Welcome to the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast, where real-world intelligence expertise meets insightful analysis. Join your host, Neil Bisson, a former Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, for a weekly deep dive into the world of espionage, national security, foreign interference, terrorism, and all matters spy and intelligence related.With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, both domestically and internationally, Neil Bisson brings a unique perspective to the table. From hunting spies and terrorists to recruiting and managing human sources, he's seen it all.Each episode, Neil Bisson, Director of Global Intelligence Knowledge Network as he provides a comprehensive summary of the most intriguing international intelligence stories, dissecting the hottest media topics with professional analysis and insider knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned intelligence professional or simply fascinated by the world of spies, this podcast is your go-to source for accurate, insightful, and engaging content.Tune in weekly to stay informed, enlightened, and entertained. Don't miss out on the latest from the frontlines of global intelligence. Subscribe now to the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast on Buzzsprout and never miss an episode. Stay sharp, stay informed, and stay ahead of the curve with the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast.
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