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In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — dissects a packed lineup of national security threats, foreign interference, and a controversy that’s shaking Ottawa.

🇷🇺 Russia rewards an American spy with citizenship — but what does it reveal about Moscow’s HUMINT strategy and use of propaganda?

🇮🇷 Israel launches a bold counterintelligence campaign warning citizens about Iranian espionage — and it’s a playbook Canada may need to follow.

🇨🇳 A Japanese businessman is imprisoned in China under vague espionage laws — raising new concerns about Beijing’s “lawfare” strategy.

💻 Chinese hackers infiltrate a U.S. National Guard network for nearly a year — exposing critical gaps in federated cybersecurity.

🐅 Canada’s Public Safety Minister faces scrutiny for supporting a man tied to the Tamil Tigers — and the implications for immigration, terrorism policy, and public trust are profound.

🎓 Denmark blocks foreign researchers over espionage fears — are Canadian universities doing enough to protect dual-use research?

🧨 And in Ukraine, a U.S.-founded neo-Nazi group claims responsibility for an assassination — and may be operating as a proxy for Russian intelligence.

Each story is analyzed through the lens of intelligence — giving you the strategic context you won’t hear on the evening news.
🎧 This isn’t speculation. It’s intelligence, verified and distilled — to help you stay aware, and be prepared.

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📅 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:45 – Russia Rewards American Spy with Citizenship
06:20 – Israel Warns Citizens About Iranian Recruitment Tactics
10:40 – China Jails Japanese Citizen for Espionage
15:10 – Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard (Salt Typhoon)
20:10 – Public Safety Minister Faces Tamil Tigers Controversy
25:20 – Danish Universities Block Foreign Researchers Over Espionage Fears
29:15 – Neo-Nazi Group Claims SBU Assassination in Ukraine
31:32 – Outro & How to Support the Podcast

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