Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap up
Welcome to the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Podcast, where real-world intelligence expertise meets insightful analysis. Join your host, Neil Bisson, a former Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, for a weekly deep dive into the world of espionage, national security, foreign interference, terrorism, and all matters spy and intelligence related.
With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, both domestically and internationally, Neil Bisson brings a unique perspective to the table. From hunting spies and terrorists to recruiting and managing human sources, he's seen it all.
Each episode, Neil Bisson, Director of Global Intelligence Knowledge Network as he provides a comprehensive summary of the most intriguing international intelligence stories, dissecting the hottest media topics with professional analysis and insider knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned intelligence professional or simply fascinated by the world of spies, this podcast is your go-to source for accurate, insightful, and engaging content.
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Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap up
Intelligence Conversations with Dennis Molinaro
Intelligence Conversations | Dennis Molinaro — Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada
In this episode of Intelligence Conversations, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — sits down with historian and national security researcher Dennis Molinaro to discuss his important new book, Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada.
Molinaro lays out how the Chinese Communist Party has quietly built a long-term campaign against Canada that extends far beyond traditional espionage. From political interference and diaspora intimidation, to technology transfer, economic leverage, and covert influence operations, this conversation explores how modern state power is exercised in ways that often remain invisible to the public — and underappreciated by policymakers.
Neil and Dennis examine how intelligence services operate in this evolving threat environment, why Canada has become an attractive and vulnerable target, and how seemingly ordinary sectors — including academia, business, and emerging technologies — increasingly sit on the front lines of geopolitical competition.
They also discuss how data-rich technologies and connected systems are changing the espionage landscape, blurring the lines between commerce, infrastructure, and intelligence collection.
This is a wide-ranging, grounded discussion that connects history, intelligence tradecraft, and present-day national security realities — and offers Canadians a clearer understanding of the pressures being applied to Canada today.
📘 Dennis Molinaro is the author of Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada.
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🇨🇦 Stay curious, stay informed, and stay safe.
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