Intelligence / Counterintelligence: The Spy Game Behind the Scenes

Presented by: Steve Stratton
Categories: CIA | Law Enforcement

Espionage is rarely as simple as heroes and villains. Steve Stratton uses his national security background to explain how intelligence and counterintelligence operations really function, from gathering information to protecting it from adversaries. Writers gain an insider’s understanding of tradecraft, deception, and global stakes that bring depth and credibility to espionage and thriller fiction.

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