Send us a text🔍 Canada’s Cyber Defences Under Fire | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-UpThis week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — examines how espionage, sabotage, and cyber warfare are converging to test the resilience of Western democracies.🇵🇱 In Poland, authorities arrest eight individuals linked to Russian-directed sabotage — part of a wider hybrid campaign targeting NATO infrastructure and logistics routes supporting Ukraine.🇷🇴 In Romania, security services foil a coordinated plot against a commercial courier network, exposing how Moscow’s proxy operations are expanding beyond the battlefield.🇬🇧 In the U.K., three men are arrested under the new National Security Act for assisting Russian intelligence, reinforcing how deeply human espionage networks have penetrated Western societies.🇳🇱 In the Netherlands, intelligence chiefs reveal they are now sharing less data with Washington — a rare signal of strained trust within the Western alliance.🇨🇦 Back home, CSIS calls for greater precision in Canada’s new lawful-access powers under Bill C-2, while a federal audit warns of “significant gaps” in Canada’s cyber defences — raising serious questions about how prepared we are to face a full-scale digital assault.🇦🇺 And in Australia, new proposals to expand ASIO’s interrogation powers have sparked a heated debate about the balance between national security and democratic oversight.Each story this week underscores one message: the threats of espionage, sabotage, and cyber intrusion are not distant — they’re already here.🎧 Chapters0:00 – Intro1:30 – Poland detains eight people suspected of sabotage5:40 – Romania foils Russian-backed sabotage attempt10:20 – UK arrests three men for spying for Russia14:55 – Dutch intelligence services share less with the U.S.19:30 – India never provided evidence on Sikh separatists23:15 – Bill C-2 expands CSIS lawful-access powers26:50 – CSIS warns new powers need “precision”30:05 – Canada’s cyber defences under fire32:50 – ASIO’s expanded interrogation powers34:00 – Outro🧠 Learn More📘 Register for Neil’s upcoming University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute course:“Sabotage and Proxy Operations in Modern Intelligence”👉 https://pdinstitute.uottawa.ca/PDI/Courses/National-Security/Sabotage-and-Proxy-Operations/Course.aspx?CourseCode=S0245🎙 Support independent intelligence analysis:🔗 Buzzsprout – Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-UpSupport the show
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Chinese Espionage Targets Hydro Quebec
Send us a text🔍 Chinese Espionage Targets Hydro-Québec | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-UpThis week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — examines how espionage, secrecy, and accountability are colliding across the intelligence world.🇨🇦 In Canada, the Hydro-Québec espionage trial exposes how foreign states target innovation in clean energy and battery technology — echoing earlier breaches at Winnipeg’s National Microbiology Lab.🇬🇧 In the U.K., MI5’s frustration grows after the collapse of the China spy prosecutions, raising questions about whether Western legal systems can handle modern espionage.🇺🇸 In the U.S., the arrest of strategist Ashley Tellis for unlawfully holding top-secret defence files blurs the line between academia and national security responsibility.🌎 And globally, President Trump confirms he authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela — reigniting debate about the limits of executive power and covert action.Each story underscores a critical truth: foreign interference, espionage, and secrecy are redefining global security.🎧 Chapters0:00 – Intro1:45 – Ashley J. Tellis charged with holding U.S. top-secret files8:15 – MI5 frustration after collapse of China spy trial14:20 – UK releases witness statements amid espionage fallout19:00 – NSIRA slams CSIS over secret surveillance technology22:30 – CSIS commits to “ongoing review” following watchdog report25:15 – Chinese espionage targets Hydro-Québec28:30 – Hydro-Québec testimony reveals unauthorized publications30:00 – Trump confirms CIA covert operations in Venezuela31:10 – Outro🧠 Learn More📘 Register for Neil’s upcoming University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute course:“The Psychology Behind Human Sources in Intelligence Collection”👉 https://pdinstitute.uottawa.ca/PDI/Courses/National-Security/The-Psychology-Behind-Human-Sources/Course.aspx?CourseCode=S0236🎙 Support independent intelligence analysis:🔗 Buzzsprout – Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-UpStay curious. Stay informed. Stay safe.#Espionage #HydroQuebec #China #CSIS #MI5 #CIA #NationalSecurity #IntelligenceAnalysis #GlobalIntelligenceWeekly #NeilBissonSupport the show
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Terrorist Attack on Synagogue in UK.
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
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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