PinnedRobert MortonCIA spies and troops on-the-ground rely on NGA satellite imagery analysis to keep us safe.The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a little known or talked about U.S. intelligence community member, headquartered in…Oct 26, 2022Oct 26, 2022
Robert MortonFrom Fiction to Reality: How Russia’s 2016 Election Meddling Mirrors Mission of VengeanceIn the world of espionage, reality and fiction often intertwine. My latest spy thriller, Mission of Vengeance, rides that thin line between…3h ago3h ago
Robert MortonSpy Novel Reveals Why Face-to-Face CIA Spy Recruitment Still Beats Digital-Online Tactics in RussiaRecruiting spies isn’t exactly a walk in the park, especially when you’re dealing with a place like Russia. CIA operatives are constantly…1d ago1d ago
Robert MortonBeach, Cocktails, and Spies: Why the British Colonial Hotel is Perfect for Your Next VacationIf you’ve ever dreamed of a vacation where you could relax on a talcum-powdered beach and maybe bump into a secret agent, the Nassau…3d ago3d ago
Robert MortonCIA Spooks, Mad Magazine, and the Comic Relief of Spy vs. SpyWho knew the CIA and Mad Magazine had something in common, right? But it turns out, during the height of the Cold War, Mad’s infamous Spy…3d ago3d ago
Robert MortonPorfirio Rubirosa: The Secret Agent Life That Inspired Ian Fleming’s James BondPorfirio Rubirosa could’ve easily walked straight out of a James Bond novel. The Dominican diplomat, playboy, and polo player lived a life…4d ago4d ago
Robert MortonUkraine War Exposes the Stark Contrast Between Democratic and Dictatorship Spy TacticsWhen it comes to espionage in Ukraine, Russian intelligence plays by a completely different rulebook than the U.S. Here’s the lowdown…5d ago5d ago
Robert MortonNuclear Test or Earthquake? U.S. Intelligence Investigates Iran’s October 2024 EventThere’s been a lot of buzz lately about whether Iran recently detonated a nuclear bomb. It all started on October 5, 2024, when a 4.6…Oct 8Oct 8
Robert MortonUnveiling the Third Option: How Covert CIA Ops Shape U.S. Foreign PolicyWhen it comes to handling international crises, the United States tends to stick to two main paths: diplomacy or military might. The State…Oct 8Oct 8
Robert MortonHow a Spy Novel Shows Russia’s Disinformation is Splintering AmericaRussian disinformation is like a ticking time bomb, spreading far beyond Europe and creeping into places like Latin America. The Kremlin…Oct 6Oct 6