Americans for Intelligence Reform

Brad Johnson, President, and retired CIA Senior Officer and Chief of Staff. Insight into current events from an intelligence angle.

CIA to blame for not catching the Hamas attack on Israel

The recent Hamas attacks on Israel highlight a glaring failure of American intelligence. Despite being a key ally to Israel, the United States was unable to anticipate or prevent these attacks, underscoring a breakdown in intelligence gathering and sharing. The failure is particularly concerning considering the significant resources invested in intelligence gathering and the close […]

BLM calls to support murdering civilians in Israel

Black Lives Matter has been the subject of many political and cultural opinions.  Some argue that they’re a racist hate group that promotes violence.  Others defend them claiming that they stand against injustice and are a voice for the oppressed.  However, in light of the recent horrific terrorist attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians, infants, […]

Chinese hack sensitive data in Northern Ireland

The recent personnel information hack in Northern Ireland, believed to be originating from China, has raised serious concerns about the security of sensitive data and the implications it may have on national security. This targeted attack on personnel information poses a direct threat to the individuals affected and potentially compromises the entire region’s security infrastructure. […]

Wagner deal with Putin raises more questions than answers

The alleged Wagner Group deal involving Vladimir Putin and Russia in July 2023 has raised significant concerns globally. The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has been involved in various conflicts, including Syria and Ukraine. Reports suggest that this deal was aimed at expanding Russia’s influence in the African continent, particularly in Libya, where […]

CIA reducing focus on HUMINT crippled their spying abilities

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) plays a critical role in gathering intelligence for national security purposes. However, in recent years, there has been growing concern that the agency has not been prioritizing human intelligence (HUMINT) as it should. This has subsequently damaged its ability to obtain valuable intelligence. HUMINT involves gathering information from individuals through […]

China funding Cuban espionage efforts against America

China’s aggressive spy tactics and relentless pursuit of intelligence on other nations, particularly the United States, have been a hallmark of their policy for decades. Now, recent reports indicate that China has taken over Cuba’s spy program with the sole intention of targeting the USA. This development raises significant concerns about the growing influence of […]

China arresting 78-year-old just more evidence war is coming

The tension between Taiwan and China has been escalating, as China intensifies their efforts to bring Taiwan under its control. Recently, China arrested a 78-year-old Taiwanese national on suspicion of espionage and undermining state security. The elderly man, Tsai Hung-wen, was accused of passing classified information to Taiwanese intelligence agencies. This is just the latest […]