Americans for Intelligence Reform

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

Democrats and the GOP hide the Chinese threat

In the current political climate, it seems that both major political parties in the United States are more interested in fighting each other than in recognizing the true threat that China poses to American security and prosperity. While each party has different reasons to ignore the Chinese threat, the fact remains that this blindness to […]

Biden administration’s racism exposed by Simon Atoba

The United States is supposed to be a place where everyone is treated with equal dignity and fairness. Unfortunately, there are still instances where racism seeps into the core of the government, like the Biden administration’s racism exposed by the White House refusing to call on Simon Atoba during a recent press conference. This exclusionary […]

Looming war with China in the next six to twelve months

Six months away from a potential war between America and China, starting at Taiwan, is a situation that demands utmost attention and caution from all stakeholders. Tensions between the two superpowers have been escalating, and the Taiwan issue remains a potential flashpoint that could trigger a major conflict in the Pacific region. One of the […]

Congress must pass comprehensive legislation against China

Over the past few decades, China has become a global economic and political power. While this rise has provided benefits to many countries, it has also created complex challenges. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using its economic and military might to challenge the international order, flouting democratic values such as human rights, democracy, individual […]

Vuk Jeremic makes Hunter case worse for Bidens

The former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Vuk Jeremić, testified against Hunter Biden in the recent Senate hearing. The hearing was concerned with Hunter Biden’s involvement with Ukrainian gas company Burisma, where he served as a board member from 2014 to 2019. Jeremić’s testimony revolved around the events that led to the appointment […]

Biden’s diplomatic weakness permits China to arm Russia

The United States’ weak diplomacy with China has allowed the latter to become increasingly aggressive with its expansionist policies in Asia and for China to arm Russia in the invasion of Ukraine. The lack of a coherent diplomatic strategy towards China has encouraged the growth of Chinese economic and military power, which has emboldened Beijing […]

British RAF veteran convicted of spying for Russia

David Ballantyne Smith was arrested in August of 2021 for spying for the government of the Russian Federation. Smith was recently convicted of spying for Russia attempting to form relationships with several high-level government officials in order to gain access to and funnel sensitive information to the Russian government. David Smith is a veteran of […]

Putin’s top aid claims Biden’s senility could start World War 3

Repeatedly in 2023, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev predicted that Joe Biden’s senility could lead to World War 3. Since President Biden has taken office in January 2021, his age and perceived mental health has been questioned by political commentators, opponents, and now the former President of Russia has expressed his concerns. The Cold War […]

Suicide or secret execution of Vladimir Makarov

The recent suicide or secret execution of Vladimir Makarov, an important Russian general, has raised concerns about increasing unrest in Russia. The news of his execution has garnered much attention from international media outlets and has served to highlight the fragility of the Russia’s current political situation. Makarov was a high-ranking military official in the […]

Chinese Spy Balloons are just the beginning

Chinese Spy Baloons. The issue of Chinese spying on the United States is a critical matter that must be addressed swiftly and efficiently. Despite the US government’s numerous efforts in improving the nation’s counterintelligence practices and defenses, the Chinese have continued to breach the country’s security. With the growing concern that the Chinese espionage activities […]