1386: Sean Wiswesser | Inside Putin's Russian Intelligence Machine
Summary
Retired CIA officer Sean Wisniewski joins Jordan Harbinger to dissect the dual nature of Russian intelligence, which combines formidable strategic capabilities with systemic corruption and incompetence. The discussion covers the "Havana Syndrome" incidents, the distinct roles of the FSB, SVR, and GRU, and the existential threat of AI-driven information warfare targeting Western democracies. Wisniewski also analyzes recent hybrid war tactics, such as undersea cable sabotage and the targeting of German defense leaders, while warning that Russia’s lack of accountability makes it a persistent a…
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