Webcast: To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence
In our Special Edition of Fortunato and Friends, Constellation Chief Economist Ed Fortunato interviewed James Olson, Former Chief of CIA Counterintelligence, on the topic: To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence.
Topics included Professor Olson’s time as a spy in the CIA, his transition from CIA work to teaching, the war in Ukraine and potential threats to the United States.
3:12 – What is a spy?
5:26 – How did Professor Olson get involved with the CIA?
9:00 – Family and the CIA
14:30 – The transition from CIA to teaching
19:00 – The war in Ukraine and insights on Russia
23:37 – What is the biggest threat to the United States?
27:15 – Chinese espionage strategies
33:25 – Compromised U.S. agents and money
36:50 – Tapping communication cables in Moscow
40:30 – On the other hand – Being spied on
45:13 – Comparing and contrasting foreign intelligence agencies
49:22 – Audience Q&A
Listen to the full webcast to hear expert insights by visiting our Fortunato & Friends Webcast resources page.
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