Central Intelligence Agency

US foreign intelligence service, founded 1947

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#2387: Why Military Intelligence Needed Its Own Agency

How does the Defense Intelligence Agency support U.S. military operations? Dive into its history, structure, and unique role in global intelligence.

Apr 22
#984: The Paper Trip Paradox: The Art of Building a Legend

How do intelligence agencies create a human life from thin air? Discover the meticulous tradecraft behind building a "deep legend."

Mar 6
#333: Before the CIA: The Secret History of Spying

Before the CIA, spying was a world of forged wax seals and secret post offices. Discover how intelligence evolved into an institution.

Jan 28