05/29/2026
Lobo Pack Podcast drop
Unveiling Russian Intelligence Tactics with Former-CIA Case Officer Sean Wiswesser.
Join us as former CIA case officer Sean Wiswesser shares a deep dive into Russian espionage, active measures, and tradecraft. Discover how intelligence agencies operate behind the scenes, the significance of illegals, and the evolving landscape of influence campaigns.
In this episode:
• Sean’s journey from analysis to becoming a case officer and the process of writing his authoritative book
• The enduring importance of illegals in Russian espionage and their historical successes and failures
• Insights into Russian active measures, influence operations, and the use of social media in modern information warfare
• The role of private military groups like Wagner in hybrid warfare and Africa's geopolitical landscape
• The significance of language skills and cultural understanding for intelligence professionals
• How countries navigate diplomatic relations amid espionage allegations and operations
• The impact of recent nerve agent attacks, spy swaps, and the slow Western response
Interested in serving in intelligence?
Linked is an informative guide for staring your career :
https://www.afio.com/assets/publications/AFIO_Intelligence_Careers_Booklet_2023_FINAL.pdf
Link to the book on amazon:
Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War https://a.co/d/089NgKfB
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