Summary
Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American.
What You’ll Learn
Intelligence
- The role of state fusion centers to national intelligence
- How counterterrorism analysis evolved after 9/11
- The connections between ISIS and Far Right Extremists
- The mental health implications of counterterrorism
Reflections
- The importance of diversity of thought and experience
- Personal identity in professional life
And much, much more …
Quotes of the Week
“I think that's what drives me as an analyst. I love to understand why extremists do what they do, what leads them, what are the motivators and the driving force behind their actions and their thoughts and their radicalization.” – Angie Gad.
Resources
SURFACE SKIM
*SpyCasts*
*Beginner Resources*
DEEPER DIVE
Books
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Compassionate Counterterrorism: The Power of Inclusion In Fighting Fundamentalism, L. Al Olaimy (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2019)
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Black Flags: Rise of ISIS, J. Warrick (Doubleday, 2015)
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Reducing Uncertainty: Intelligence Analysis & National Security, T. Fingar (SUP, 2011)
Primary Sources
*Wildcard Resource*
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The Rosetta Stone was originally found in the Nile Delta of Egypt in 1799. The priceless piece of human linguistic history has been on display at the British Museum since 1802.
- The question of the potential repatriation of the Rosetta Stone back to Egypt is one of the most highly discussed topics in the museum field today. Read more about the Egyptian campaign to reclaim their ancient artifacts here.
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