Counterintelligence: What Espionage Really Looks Like

Presented by: Ron Campbell

U.S. Department of State Special Agent Ron Campbell offers a rare, inside look at counterintelligence and protection operations overseas. This session helps writers understand how espionage and security work actually function, and how to portray them with accuracy, tension, and credibility on the page.

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