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John Sipher

  • Director of Customer Success, CrossLead Inc. and Freelance Writer, Freelance
  • Contributor, Great Power
Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Great Power, Apple Podcasts, MSN, The New York Times, Business Insider, Post Outlook, The Washington Post, TIME, Washington Post Opinions, Yahoo News Malaysia, Gazeta do Povo and
Former CIA Clandestine Service. @SpycraftEnt, #NAFO, Atlantic Council, Cipher Brief. Sometimes writes. Host of "Mission Implausible" podcast. Friend of dogs.
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How credible are reports that Russia has compromising information about Trump?

How credible are reports that Russia has compromising information about Trump?

PBS NewsHour — On Tuesday evening, CNN reported unsubstantiated claims that Russian intelligence compiled a dossier on the president-elect during his visits to Moscow; BuzzFeed later published 35 pages of content from the alleged dossier. But Mr. Trump dismissed the developments as "fake news." Judy Woodruff speaks with former NSA lawyer Susan Hennessey and former CIA officer John Sipher for analysis.
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John Sipher July 15

John Sipher July 15

MSNBC — Discussion of Trump campaign meetings with Russian representatives at Trump Tower.
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Chief of Station: An Interview with John Sipher · SpyCast

Chief of Station: An Interview with John Sipher · SpyCast

spymuseum.org — "Chief of Station": Spy Museum podcast interview with John Sipher
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Book Review: Schooling the Author of "Spy Schools"

Book Review: Schooling the Author of "Spy Schools"

The Cipher Brief — Review of the recently published "Spy Schools" by Daniel Golden.
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What About Election Meddling by U.S. Intelligence?

What About Election Meddling by U.S. Intelligence?

The Cipher Brief — In an otherwise forgettable February 2017 interview, Fox News's Bill O'Reilly asked Donald Trump how he could respect Russian President Vladimir Putin, who O'Reilly labeled as a "killer." Trump shockingly defended Putin by commenting, "There are a lot of killers. We have killers. Well, you think our country is so innocent?"
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Preventing Zombie Intel Officers From Stealing Any Secrets They Can

Preventing Zombie Intel Officers From Stealing Any Secrets They Can

The Cipher Brief — A lot of people ask me if the spy game is as exciting as it is in the movies. While it is far tamer and less sexy than most of the fictional portrayals, it is nonetheless an engaging and fulfilling career. A life in the clandestine service involves living overseas, learning foreign languages, meeting interesting people, engaging ...
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U.S.-Russian Cooperation on ISIS: Do We Want Our Face Ripped Off Again?

U.S.-Russian Cooperation on ISIS: Do We Want Our Face Ripped Off Again?

The Cipher Brief — Michael Isikoff of Yahoo News recently reported that the Trump Administration sought to lift economic sanctions on Russia immediately after entering office, leading to an under-the-radar battle within the government. Needless to say, the Trump Administration has never been shy about their desire to build better relations with Russia.
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The Meeting: The Latest in the Trump-Russia Saga

The Meeting: The Latest in the Trump-Russia Saga

NBC News — What happened during a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower between Donald Trump Jr., a Russian lawyer, and others has dominated headlines this week. NBC News' Katy Tur talks with former Trump campaign adviser Michael Caputo, journalist Tim O'Brien and an intelligence professional about the meeting that's rocked Washington.
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Taking Putin's Word For It

Taking Putin's Word For It

The Atlantic — Inside Russia, truth and falsehood are purposely clouded so that Putin can create facts serving his own interests and those of his coterie. Truth is only what he says it is, at the time of his choosing. The same truth may well be denied the following day.
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