Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap up

• Can a Minister Change his Stripes?

  Send us a textIn 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.🔗 Support the podcast:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NeilBissonBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717/support🌐 Learn more:Website: https://www.globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.comSubstack: https://substack.com/@neilbisson1University of Ottawa Course: https://pdinstitute.uottawa.ca/PDI/Courses/National-Security/The-Psychology-Behind-Human-Sources/Course.aspx?CourseCode=S0236📅 Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:45 – Russia Rewards American Spy with Citizenship06:20 – Israel Warns Citizens About Iranian Recruitment Tactics10:40 – China Jails Japanese Citizen for Espionage15:10 – Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard (Salt Typhoon)20:10 – Public Safety Minister Faces Tamil Tigers Controversy25:20 – Danish Universities Block Foreign Researchers Over Espionage Fears29:15 – Neo-Nazi Group Claims SBU Assassination in Ukraine31:32 – Outro & How to Support the PodcastSupport the show

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• Canadian Armed Forces Charged with Terrorism

  Send us a textCanadian Armed Forces Charged with Terrorism | China, North Korea, and Russia Escalate Global EspionageIn this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — unpacks the week’s most pressing threats in global intelligence and national security.🇨🇦 Why were two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested for plotting a domestic terror campaign — and what does this deeper dive reveal about rising extremism within Canada’s military?💻 How is North Korea weaponizing the gig economy by using fake freelance IT workers to fund Kim Jong Un’s weapons program?🇨🇳 Who is the suspected Chinese intelligence asset targeting Canadian research — and how are CSIS and Canadian universities responding?🕵️‍♀️ What’s behind China’s sweeping new warnings about Western “honey trap” spy tactics?🇺🇦 Why were two Chinese nationals arrested in Ukraine for trying to steal secrets about the Neptune missile system — and what does this suggest about China-Russia intelligence cooperation?🔥 Are we seeing a covert war unfold as Russia escalates its sabotage operations across Europe — and could Canada be vulnerable?Plus: Neil shares thoughts on his latest Substack article urging Canada to launch a dedicated foreign HUMINT service — and sounds the alarm on how our education system may be enabling foreign interference.🎧 Tune in for expert insight built on over 25 years in intelligence and law enforcement — and get the briefing you won’t hear anywhere else.🔗 Support the podcast:Patreon | Buzzsprout📚 Explore more at:www.globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.com📬 Subscribe on Substack:https://substack.com/@neilbisson1?utm_source=user-menu🎓 Neil’s University of Ottawa course:https://pdinstitute.uottawa.ca/PDI/Courses/National-Security/The-Psychology-Behind-Human-Sources/Course.aspx?CourseCode=S0236📅 Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:30 – Canadian Armed Forces Charged in Domestic Terror Plot (CBC Article)06:55 – Canadian Armed Forces Terror Plot (Deeper Dive via The Guardian)11:25 – North Korea’s Fake Freelancers Fund Weapons Program16:40 – CSIS Issues Alert on Suspected Chinese Intelligence Operative20:40 – China Warns Citizens About Western “Honey Traps”24:15 – Ukraine Arrests Chinese Nationals for Spying on Neptune Missile27:35 – Russia’s Sabotage Campaign Across Europe28:40 – Outro & Substack/Patreon InfoSupport the show

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• Canada Bans Hikvision. Chinese Spies in the US Navy

  Send us a textIn this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — delivers timely, top-tier analysis of the week’s most urgent national security threats and intelligence developments from around the world.🇨🇦 Why did Canada force Hikvision — a Chinese surveillance giant — to shut down its operations entirely?🇨🇳 Who are the two Chinese nationals charged with trying to recruit U.S. Navy personnel for espionage?🇩🇪 What does the arrest of a German-Iranian spy reveal about Iran’s escalating repression campaign in Europe?🇬🇧 Is the UK right to label Palestine Action a terrorist group — or is this a dangerous precedent for protest policing?🇺🇸 Why are American authorities warning of possible July 4 terror attacks — and what makes lone actors so hard to detect?⚖️ What’s behind MI5’s credibility crisis after allegedly misleading British courts?🧳 How did a Canadian teenager end up working for the FSB — and why might he walk free early?Plus: Neil shares insights from his new Substack article on Chinese surveillance threats in Canada — and why every Western democracy should be paying attention.🎧 Tune in for critical insights drawn from over 25 years of frontline intelligence and law enforcement experience.🔗 Support the podcast:Patreon | Buzzsprout📚 Explore more at:www.globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.com📅 Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:20 – Canada Orders Hikvision to Shut Down Operations06:10 – Two Chinese Nationals Charged for Recruiting U.S. Navy Spies10:20 – Iran-Linked Spy Arrested in Germany15:20 – UK Bans Palestine Action as Terrorist Group20:35 – FBI, DHS Issue July 4 Terror Alert24:40 – MI5 Accused of Misleading UK Courts28:00 – Canadian Teen Jailed for Spying for Russia May Be Released Early29:10 – Outro & Independence Day MessageSupport the show

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• Aftermath Operation Midnight Hammer. What Iran Does Next

  Send us a textAftermath Operation Midnight Hammer: What Iran Does NextDescription:In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — unpacks the global fallout from Operation Midnight Hammer, the escalating grey-zone conflict with Iran, and the national security vulnerabilities now facing Canada.🇺🇸 Did the CIA just contradict the Pentagon on how badly Iran’s nuclear sites were hit?📞 Why did the FBI and DHS urgently brief U.S. governors after the strikes?⚖️ Are Iran’s new spy trials real counterintelligence wins — or political theatre?🪦 Were the executions of three alleged Mossad agents about justice — or intimidation?🕵️ Could the IRGC already have sleeper cells embedded in Canadian cities?🔐 Did Canada’s own spy agency improperly share private citizen data with foreign partners?💻 How did Chinese hackers from Salt Typhoon compromise a Canadian telecom provider?Plus: 🇨🇦 Don’t miss Neil’s guest appearance on the Canada Day episode of Spyscape’s True Spies podcast, airing July 1st — where he reveals covert meeting tradecraft in the episode “Cover of Darkness.”🎧 Tune in for critical insights, informed by 25 years on the front lines of intelligence and national security.🔗 Support the podcast:Patreon | Buzzsprout📚 Explore more at:www.globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.com📅 Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:45 – CIA: Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Severely Damaged’ by U.S. Strikes06:00 – FBI, DHS Host Emergency Call with Governors After Iran Strike09:25 – Iran Moves to Punish ‘Spying’ as it Proclaims Victory Over Israel and the U.S.12:55 – Iran Executes Three Alleged Mossad Agents in Retaliatory Crackdown16:05 – Former CSIS Director Warns of Iranian Sleeper Cells in Canada19:05 – CSE Shared Canadians’ Data with Foreign Partners Without Proper Safeguards21:35 – Salt Typhoon: China-Linked Hackers Breach Canadian Telecom Infrastructure23:00 – Outro & Canada Day MessageSupport the show

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• Mossad Hits Iran. MI6 Breaks Barriers.

  Send us a text🕵️ Mossad Hits Iran, MI6 Breaks Barriers | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up (June 20, 2025)🎙 Hosted by Neil Bisson, former CSIS Intelligence Officer & Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge NetworkWelcome to this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up — your trusted source for expert analysis on the latest intelligence, espionage, and national security stories shaping our world.This week’s episode spans the globe:🇬🇧 Britain appoints its first-ever female chief of MI6 — breaking a 115-year streak of male spymasters.🇮🇱🇮🇷 Mossad releases rare video footage from deep inside Iran, highlighting Israel’s aggressive covert campaign.🇧🇷 Jair Bolsonaro faces allegations of politically directed surveillance using Brazil’s federal intelligence agency.🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia shockingly accuses China of espionage — a rare public breach in their supposed "no-limits" alliance.🇨🇦 CSIS releases its 2024 Public Report, warning that Canada is now a primary target of foreign interference.🌐 And G7 leaders wrap their summit in Alberta by pledging to tackle migrant smuggling, sabotage threats, and AI-driven foreign interference.🔍 With over 25 years of intelligence and law enforcement experience, Neil Bisson provides the context, insight, and national security perspective behind these headlines — and what they mean for Canadians and our allies.🔔 Subscribe now and stay ahead of the threat curve.📌 Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:30 – MI6 Appoints First Female ChiefBlaise Metreweli makes history as the first woman to lead the UK's foreign intelligence service. We examine her background and what this means for the future of MI6.05:10 – Mossad Strikes Inside IranIsrael’s spy agency releases covert footage of sabotage missions inside Iran — an unusual move that raises questions about deterrence and psychological warfare.09:40 – Bolsonaro Accused of Weaponizing IntelligenceNew allegations surface at the former Brazilian president’s coup trial, suggesting he used the country’s spy agency to monitor political opponents.13:30 – Iran Executes Alleged Mossad SpyIran hangs a dual-national accused of spying for Israel, just days after Mossad’s video release — signalling an escalation in the ongoing intelligence war.17:05 – Russia Accuses China of EspionageIn a stunning turn, Russia arrests Chinese nationals for spying, challenging the narrative of a tight Moscow–Beijing alliance. What does this mean for global power dynamics?21:25 – UK Vulnerable to Undersea Cable SabotageA British parliamentary report warns that China and Russia pose a serious threat to undersea internet infrastructure — and the UK is woefully unprepared.25:10 – CSIS Releases 2024 Public ReportCSIS sounds the alarm: Canada is a top-tier target for foreign interference, youth radicalization, and sabotage. We break down the key revelations.29:05 – G7 Summit Wraps in AlbertaG7 leaders pledge action on migrant smuggling, foreign interference, and AI regulation — signaling a more coordinated global approach to hybrid threats.32:30 – OutroFinal thoughts and a reminder to stay engaged, stay informed, and stay safe.💰 Support This PodcastEach episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up is independently produced and funded — with no sponsors, no agendas, and no shortcuts. If you find value in the expert insight, analysis, and effort behind each episode, please consider supporting the show:👉 Buzzsprout – Stream and support directly👉 Patreon – One-time or ongoing contributionsYour support helps cover research, hosting, editing, and production costs — Support the show

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