Why the history of Crimea is so important in conflict between Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey
Americans ask, “What difference does old history make? Russians live in Crimea, so it should be theirs.” But it means a great deal in there. Some history for perspective: 7-6th BC, Greeks colonized it; 10th century AD Kiev took it over; Ottomans took it over and held it 15th-18th century; 1774 Catherine the Great of […]
Man with axe attacks and seriously injures innocent people in Sweden
A man, allegedly shouting the name of his God, went to a shop-lined street, wielded an axe and randomly slashed and seriously injured eight people. To Brad Johnson’s eyes as a 25-year CIA Operative (ret.) this is a textbook terrorist attack. While similar incidents occur frequently in many countries, political correctness disallows labeling them terrorism. […]
German publication reports: “Antifa members from Germany receive military training in Syria”
Antifa members from Germany receive military training in Syria 06/09/2020 10:23 PM Antifa members from Germany and the West take military training in Syria. They gain combat experience and return to their home countries,” asks former CIA Officer Brad Johnson: “What are they up to?” Are there threats of assassination attempts on German politicians? It is […]
Taliban re-growth and the Hearts and Minds program for civilians
Voice of America reported organizational re-grouping of the Taliban. Their forces now grow steadily. Brad Johnson, retired CIA Chief of Station, discusses the organization as it is today and their PR campaign “Hearts and Minds.” Will they use terrorist tactics again? https://youtu.be/5_ef0SwzL54 [expander_maker id=”8″ more=”Click for entire transcript” less=”Read less”] brad johnson for americans for […]
Battle over the Mediterranean: Turkey & Greece enter 19th year of negotiation.
https://youtu.be/2SE5ejtVWrY Greece enjoys the world’s acceptance of their oil-rich Mediterranean territory, but Turkey refuses and claims it should belong to them. Since 2002… Another episode of the Battle for the Seas far from our shores but important for the West to understand. Brad Johnson sums up both the history and the current escalating tensions, and […]
Russian claims about al Qaeda – can we trust them?
https://youtu.be/fGL7wcFtcDc [expander_maker id=”8″ more=”Click for entire transcript” less=”Read less”] [Music] 00:01 brad johnson here for americans for 00:02 intelligence reform it is march 2nd 00:04 2021. uh there’s interesting reporting 00:07 coming out of actually russian 00:08 intelligence this is out of 00:10 a russian news reporting it isn’t 00:12 something that’s been picked up […]
Is HR 1 (election reform) really For the People? No, says Brad Johnson
If you are suspicious of the For the People bill introduced in Congress, you should be. Very suspicious as this takes the hand of elections out of the State and any local authorities and shifts it wholly to the Federal Govt. No checks and balance, no ID requirement: you simply walk into a polling place, […]
Al-Qaeda making a comeback. What is U.S. intelligence strategy?
https://youtu.be/XxQA93VMYMg A new ruthless, powerful, and intelligent leader; Turkey’s support, and continued hatred of the Western world, Al-Qaeda is making a big comeback. Turkey gave them free access to the mountainous Azerbaijan region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Why does it seem our intelligence agencies ignores this? Brad Johnson comments from his 25-year perspective as a CIA […]
Ukraine-Russia Crimean Conflict Escalates. Will this Turn into a War?
https://youtu.be/QDXFUf3QWGU Ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia looks headed to armed conflict, says Brad Johnson, CIA Chief of Station (Ret.) The U.S. has stepped in with another $125 millions to support Ukraine in this contested Donbass region. Russia has been using snipers to demoralize the opposition forces, but Ukraine has gone from reacting to direct […]
French troops and America’s 319 Airborne Field Artillery Battalion perform historic joint exercises
Using the new Bonus Mk 155mm weapon, the two countries – often at odds – now work together in joint exercises. Positive news, says Brad Johnson, and an intelligent move given world conflict growth. The West faces increasing hostility and must unite to fend off dangerous conflict. https://youtu.be/7pQ1BEepoOk [expander_maker id=”8″ more=”Click for entire transcript” […]