Send us a text🔍🇨🇦 Is Canada Safe? Inside CSIS Director’s Speech | 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 — breaks down one of the most significant national-security weeks in recent memory.From a BBC journalist under secret-service investigation 🇬🇧… to Iranian-directed threats inside Canada 🇨🇦… to a major act of sabotage on NATO-linked infrastructure 🇵🇱 — this episode shows how fast the threat environment is intensifying across Canada and its allies.🎧 Before you hit play, consider these questions:❓ How did a BBC reporter become entangled in a probe tied to Chinese intelligence — and what does it say about press freedom in democracies?❓ Why are Russia and China ramping up their espionage in Canada’s Arctic, and what vulnerabilities are they exploiting?❓ What does it mean when 1 in 10 CSIS terrorism investigations now involves a minor?❓ How close did Iranian intelligence come to carrying out potentially lethal plots on Canadian soil — and how did CSIS disrupt them?❓ Why are provincial referendums the new battleground for foreign interference?❓ What does the Polish railway sabotage reveal about the expanding hybrid war against NATO countries?All of these questions — and many more — are answered with analysis, context, and intelligence-driven insight throughout the episode.If you value informed, independent national-security analysis, consider supporting the show on Buzzsprout. Your support truly keeps GIWW going. 🙏🎙️⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro01:45 Segment 1 – BBC Journalist Under Probe Over China-Spy Allegations07:20 Segment 2 – Russia & China Ramp Up Espionage in Canada’s Arctic12:55 Segment 3 – One in Ten CSIS Terrorism Investigations Involves a Minor18:20 Segment 4 – CSIS Foils Potentially Lethal Iranian Threats23:55 Segment 5 – Foreign Interference Targeting Provincial Referendums28:35 Segment 6 – The Diplomacy in What CSIS Didn’t Say32:10 Segment 7 – Polish Railway Sabotage on Key Ukraine Aid Route34:10 Outro35:40 End🎓 Course Mentioned in This EpisodeSabotage and Proxy Operations in Modern IntelligenceUniversity of Ottawa – Professional Development Institutehttps://pdinstitute.uottawa.ca/PDI/Courses/National-Security/Sabotage-and-Proxy-Operations/Course.aspx?CourseCode=S0245💡 Support the PodcastIf GIWW helps you navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, please consider supporting the show:👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717/supportSupport the show
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Sex Spies Invade Silicon Valley
Send us a text🔍 Sex Spies Invade Silicon Valley | 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 — explores how espionage, seduction, and psychological warfare are colliding in the heart of the global tech industry.🇬🇧 In the United Kingdom, a major espionage trial collapses after political hesitation prevents officials from labeling China an “active threat,” exposing how politics can cripple counterintelligence.🇷🇺 Across Britain, Russian-backed saboteurs are sentenced under the new National Security Act, marking the first convictions for state-directed arson and hybrid warfare on Western soil.💋 In Silicon Valley, Russian and Chinese operatives deploy “sexpionage” tactics — leveraging seduction and emotional manipulation to infiltrate high-tech industries and steal intellectual property.🕵️♀️ Former Russian operative Aliia Roza warns that these covert programs are not relics of the Cold War, but active 21st-century operations targeting engineers, researchers, and AI developers.🇻🇪 And in Venezuela, the regime claims to have captured a CIA-linked mercenary group — a stark reminder of how propaganda, perception, and hybrid warfare shape modern intelligence conflicts.Each story this week reveals a chilling truth: the most effective espionage weapon today isn’t technology — it’s human emotion.🎧 Chapters0:00 – Intro1:45 – UK China Spy Case Collapses5:40 – Russian Saboteurs Convicted Under New National Security Act9:15 – Sex Spies Invade Silicon Valley13:50 – Digital Seduction & Emotional Manipulation18:40 – Former Russian Spy Aliia Roza’s Warning21:45 – Venezuela’s “CIA-Linked Mercenary” Claims22:35 – 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/Psychology-Behind-Human-Sources/Course.aspx?CourseCode=S0238🎙 Support independent intelligence analysis:🔗 Buzzsprout – Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-UpSupport the show
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Canada's Cyber Defences Under Fire
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
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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