Kushner's team is unlikely to file suit against Cole or his publisher by late November, as litigation would risk exposing the very financial records they deny exist to discovery.

Hi, as the title states, I am a recent graduate from a prestigious public university with a good GPA. I can't seem to land a job relevant in my field. Does any one have any good ideas/recommendation/advice on where to start if I want a job something revolving around intelligence analyst, policy analyst, etc. My degree is in political science. I will happily accept unpaid internships, I currently already have 2 fast-food jobs, so I have the ability to work unpaid elsewhere. I just can't seem to get my foot in the door. I've applied to internships and entry-level positions and don't even get a response back, even with follow up emails + cold calls. Any ideas??

A busy start to the week, with major election results in Brazil and Serbia, more protests planned in France, a deadly attack in Jordan, and severe flooding in the U.S. Southwest.

Here’s a closer look at what our Global Intelligence Team is tracking and why these developments are worth paying attention to beyond the headlines:

Brazilian President Secures Fourth Term

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of the vote and a margin of approximately 4.4 million votes.

• Bolsonaro has refused to concede and is seeking to annul the election results following a disputed last-minute extension of voting hours.
• Electoral authorities maintain that the extension did not affect the outcome.
• Lula’s victory could weaken the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump’s regional allies and signals continued differences between Brazil and the U.S. over regional policy.
• His next administration faces economic pressures, public concerns over living costs and security, and a deeply divided political landscape.
• Continued challenges to the election results could prolong political uncertainty.

Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vučić Concedes Defeat

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in a parliamentary election, potentially ending his party’s 12-year hold on power following a student-led campaign against corruption and government accountability concerns.

• Preliminary results indicate the Student List secured approximately 138 of 250 parliamentary seats, compared with 104 for Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party.
• Voter turnout reached nearly 68%, reportedly a record.
• The student movement emerged from nationwide protests following the November 2024 Novi Sad railway station collapse that killed 16 people.
• The election marks a major political shift in Serbia and raises expectations of democratic reforms, greater government accountability, and closer alignment with European democratic institutions.

Jordanian Security Forces Arrest Three Following Greek Orthodox Church Attack

Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects following an Oct. 23 attack on a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak governorate that killed nine people and injured 40.

• The suspects were apprehended following an exchange of gunfire with security forces while hiding in an abandoned building.
• Authorities recovered firearms and ammunition during the operation.
• Jordanian officials described the attack as extremist terrorism, although no group has claimed responsibility.
• King Abdullah ordered a strong security response to the rare attack targeting Jordan’s Christian minority.

French Trade Unions Call for Further Nationwide Demonstrations

French trade unions and protest groups called for nationwide demonstrations Oct. 31 and a general strike Nov. 5, increasing pressure on President Emmanuel Macron amid public frustration over wages, rising living costs, and public services.

• Approximately 410,000 people participated in protests across France Saturday.
• Authorities deployed 70,000 police officers and reported more than 1,300 arrests, although violence was significantly lower than during previous demonstrations.
• Strained public finances, Macron’s weakened parliamentary position, and the approaching end of his presidency limit his options for addressing the unrest.
• Protest organizers warn that dissatisfaction is spreading across multiple sectors of French society.
• Further demonstrations could prolong disruption and increase political pressure on the government.

Severe Flooding Across Four Corners Region

Severe flooding across the Four Corners region has triggered widespread evacuations, water rescues, road closures, and infrastructure damage across New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.

• In New Mexico’s San Juan County, approximately 1,500 homes were reportedly damaged, hundreds of rescues were conducted, and approximately 500 power outages persist.
• Damaged wastewater facilities have caused sewage contamination, creating additional public health concerns.
• Evacuations remain in effect in Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, Utah; Manassa, Colorado; and Socorro County, New Mexico.
• Closures along U.S. 64, U.S. 160, and Highway 162 are disrupting transportation and emergency access.
• Although floodwaters are receding in parts of New Mexico, the San Juan River near Bluff is forecast to crest at 29.5 feet Monday, threatening catastrophic flooding and prolonged disruptions through early Tuesday.

Also this week: More Starlink chaos, former German spy chief’s treachery, DOJ crackdown on Confucius institutes, CIA deaths in Mexico, timely TV spy dramas

I am thinking of trying to enter the intel sector soon, coming from military. I am wondering how much undergraduate GPA matters for getting a job in intel. My undergrad GPA was 2.9, but had extensive research experience and extracurriculars. I've heard the 3.0 is mostly formal and matters only for scenarios of tight competitive selection, but I've also heard that it is stressed for some positions. Some of my friends have said it's the first thing CIA, DIA, etc. look at, and others have said that as long as you come with good military experience and have a security clearance, it's disregarded. What would you all say is generally the case for government intel positions?

In Oct 1954 Maxwell himself turned up pitching a U.S. edition of his Journal of Nuclear Energy. He went to Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) officials and lab directors, including Libby, von Neumann, Weinberg and Zinn. With an open "Soviet espionage" case on him, the FBI checked whether that access could be a channel: Pergamon "may be a source that is being utilized by the Soviets for the collection of scientific information," possibly "subsidized" by them.

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I've been comparing county against state public records to find discrepancies where local officials aren't being honest. I've already found a good dozen where my local government might have broken some laws.

I'd like to start comparing various nations against international filings. Some of the public databases I'll be going through are clear choices, but I'm requesting input on international entities to dig into.

Prior to September 11, internal interpretations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) created a strict operational barrier—commonly known as "the wall"—between FBI intelligence officers and criminal investigators.

On August 29, 2001, Special Agent Steve Bongardt (Cole bombing investigation squad) pushed back against HQ guidance barring criminal agents from assisting in the search for al-Qaeda operatives Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi. As highlighted in the 9/11 Commission Report (p. 271) and the 2006 DOJ OIG review, there was no actual legal prohibition against sharing this specific intelligence with criminal agents at the time, yet institutional confusion severely limited the resources applied to the search.

Key analytical aspects covered in this breakdown:

- The mechanics of the FISA "wall" and how NSLU legal opinions were interpreted at HQ vs. field offices.

- The investigative leads available across New Jersey and San Diego databases prior to September 11.

- The parallel Moussaoui case in Minneapolis and the missed opportunities for inter-agency synthesis.

- The post-9/11 structural reforms (USA PATRIOT Act §218 and the 2002 FISA Court of Review ruling).

From an intelligence policy perspective, how do you view the institutional trade-offs between pre-9/11 information barriers and post-2001 oversight frameworks?

Running covert targeting support and a back-channel peace message simultaneously undercuts both lines, giving Moscow reason to doubt Washington's commitment to either track.

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Hey everyone,

I've been following this subreddit for a while, and I've noticed that quite a few people working in the IC either have a military background or recommend joining the military as a way to get started.

I'm guessing most of you are based in the US, so I wanted to ask for some advice from people who might have experience with a different system.

I recently contacted my country's Ministry of Defence to explore the military route into intelligence. Unfortunately, my options seem pretty limited. Because of my age, I'm no longer eligible to become an officer directly, and apparently there's no NCO entry route either. My options are either to enlist as a regular soldier and work my way up, or apply for an engineering position, which requires passing a pretty demanding maths and science exam.

For context, I'm a graduate in Data Science and have worked as a software engineer. I wouldn't say I'm bad at maths, but I'm much more of a practical, technical person than an academic one. I work with data, build software, and analyse information, but I haven't touched integrals or derivatives since university. The thought of having to prepare for a major maths exam again isn't exactly appealing.

I haven't had the opportunity to work in intelligence yet, and I'm currently trying to pivot from software engineering into the IC. I'm wondering whether joining the military as an enlisted soldier and eventually trying to transfer into intelligence is worth pursuing, or whether there are other routes I should be looking at.

I'm also interested in alternatives such as civilian intelligence roles, internships, entry-level technical positions, or anything else that could help me get my foot in the door.

For those of you who have made a similar transition, especially outside the US:

• Is joining the military a realistic route into intelligence if you're starting as an enlisted soldier?
• Are there civilian or technical pathways into the IC that might be worth exploring with a software engineering or data science background?
• Are internships, graduate programmes, or entry-level roles a good way to gain relevant experience without prior intelligence work?

Any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions for paths I might be overlooking would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Canada's national security screening system is facing renewed scrutiny following the arrest of a Canadian NATO intern accused of espionage.

This week, David Morrison, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney, appeared before a parliamentary committee and suggested improvements to Canada's security screening system, including the possibility of a government-wide security clearance registry.

But here's the question: If information about an individual's previous dishonesty during a federal government hiring process already exists, shouldn't that information be available to those responsible for determining whether they can be trusted with classified information?

And what happens after someone receives their clearance?

As a retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and former CBSA Officer, I've spent considerable time working with security screening, intelligence investigations and human sources. One of the issues I find particularly concerning is the assumption that security screening is something completed before employment rather than an ongoing responsibility.

In this week's Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, I examine that issue alongside three other international intelligence developments:

Germany: The German military is warning of a significant Russian sabotage threat against military installations and infrastructure. How prepared are NATO countries to identify and prevent these activities?

Russia: GRU-linked cyber operators are reportedly targeting NATO defence industries, including shipbuilding and aircraft engine manufacturers. What intelligence are they seeking, and how could that information support future operations?

United Kingdom: British authorities are investigating suspected Iranian intelligence activity near RAF Fairford, an important military airbase. The investigation raises questions about how foreign intelligence services collect information on sensitive military facilities.

What connects these four stories? Access.

Whether through legitimate security clearances, compromised computer networks, physical reconnaissance or individuals willing to provide information, hostile intelligence services continually search for vulnerabilities they can exploit.

I also revisit several cases we've previously discussed on the podcast to identify recurring patterns and examine how these threats are evolving.

The episode runs approximately 34 minutes.

I'm interested in hearing what others think:

Should Canada establish a centralized security clearance agency, similar to the UK's approach, or would improving information sharing and accountability within the existing system be more effective?

And should periodic security reassessments become a more prominent part of Canada's personnel security framework?

You can listen to the latest episode here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717

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