Irregular Warfare Episode 2: Intelligence - The Hidden Gatekeepers

Published: May 31, 2022, 6 a.m.

Spies, data, conspiracies are some of the keywords associated with Intelligence. In this second episode of our special series Irregular Warfare, Dr. Simon Willmetts joins us to talk about the history, significance and role of intelligence in today’s world. Dr. Willmetts is Assistant Professor of Intelligence Studies at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University. His research focuses on the cultural impact that intelligence services have on society. In this episode we look at how Intelligence agencies, particularly the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) has impacted the course of war, as well its evolution through time. Don’t miss out on our future episodes!