Americans for Intelligence Reform

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

“Turkey will take what is its right,” says Erdogan of his Neo-Ottoman Empire

Erdogan’s belligerence showed through his recent speech as he demands Turkey gets back former Ottoman Empire. Problem is, those areas are not currently part of Turkey. But Erdogan is convinced Allah wants him to conquer and rape and pillage are his will. Germany and France have already pleaded to Trump to step in. This situation […]

Russian naval military exercises off coast of Syria near Turkey

At least 9 ships and 3 subs conducted exercises just off the northern coast of Syria. Why? Russia sent the ships and are somewhat allied with Syria, but certainly long time enemies of Turkey. Erdogan condemned it – a bit too close to Turkey. What is Putin up to? What is the back story? Brad […]