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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Too cool! Whoda thunk this one would go on to be the most viewed item on the Jervis Forum site? But then, that's what you get with a good book to start with and a super team of colleagues.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Another super opportunity for early career scholars in security and intelligence studies: The 27th Annual New Faces Conference, October 1-2, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina on Duke University’s campus. TISS will cover all travel expenses for selectees. tiss-nc.org/new-faces/

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Is your doctoral dissertation related to the Cold War or are you supervising a doctoral student/candidate working on topics related to Cold War geopolitics? If so, check out these fellowships: networks.h-net.org/node/28443/d...

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CENTER FOR THE UNITED STATES AND COLD WAR FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAVEL GRANTS 2016-2017 (NYU) | H-Net

New York University’s Tamiment Library announces the Center for the United States and the Cold War Fellowships and travel grants for 2016-2017.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The end of an era. So many CIA analysts over the decades cut their teeth on their country's entry. www.cia.gov/stories/stor...

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Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell - CIA

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

So many impressive speakers and fascinating topics in the @CamIntelligence lineup: www.hist.cam.ac.uk/event-series...

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Intelligence | Faculty of History University of Cambridge

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I've long suspected that we're in for a resurgence of the Islamist threat

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

All honor and respect to the tens of thousands of our NATO ally veterans who showed such heroism in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world supporting the Global War on Terror. Your sacrifices are not and should not be forgotten.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Please join us. This is going to be super!

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

After 3 years of working with some of the most fabulous Intelligence History professionals anywhere, I've finished my term on the @socintelhist.bsky.social Board. I'm delighted to pass the reins to Dr. Ariel Whitfield Sobel, along with our social media accounts.

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The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thank you, @tim-weiner.bsky.social for a marvelous discussion!

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Can't wait for our Wednesday, Nov 19, discussion with @tim-weiner.bsky.social about his super new book, "The Mission." This is going to be good! @lucatrenta.bsky.social @chekistmonitor.bsky.social @socintelhist.bsky.social .

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We're counting down, too. This is going to be good!

The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

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Our Vice President @jrogg.bsky.social sat down with HUMINT founder @sashaingber.bsky.social for a fascinating discussion of the CIA's history of lethal targeting Forget James Bond--truth is more interesting! sashaingber.substack.com/p/the-cias-h...

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The CIA’s history of lethal targeting

I spoke with intelligence historian Jeff Rogg about the CIA’s history of targeted killing.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

@jennmcclearen.bsky.social's discussion on making an impact with our academic writing is inspiring: www.publishnotperish.net/p/why-should...

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Why Should Anyone Care About Your Research?

Speaking to More Than the Twelve People in Your Subfield

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Are you a full professor in Security Studies with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Policy, History (Intelligence or National Security), or a related field? Please consider applying for or sharing this vacancy. We're a super team! utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Every word I said back then is true. I'm so glad that this came out in time for my spring class in "Comparative Intelligence Services." Congratulations @markstout.bsky.social @magslong.bsky.social @rorycormac.bsky.social Genevieve Lester, @markstout.bsky.social, @dvanp.bsky.social, & all involved.

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The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

@matthefler.bsky.social's latest is an absolute must read:

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The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Please join us Wed, 1/10 @12pm EST as SIH founders @markstout.bsky.social & Sarah-Jane Corke, fmr NASA Chief Scientist James Green & Spy Museum Dir. of Adult Education Amanda Ohlke open "Secrets on Display: Stories and Spycraft from the International Spy Museum." www.spymuseum.org/calendar/sec...

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Couldn't have more thoroughly enjoyed discussing intelligence liaison and its impact on U.S. national security with JHU's Michael Ard. Here's the link to the webinar. Enjoy! youtu.be/4zf4xKZoNQs?...

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Intelligence Liaison and Foreign Policy: The Hidden Link

YouTube video by JHU Advanced Academic Programs

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International Studies Association @isanet.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Are you a #US Citizen looking to expand your #Foreign language and #International skills? Boren Awards and Critical Language Scholarships offer #Funding and training to help build #Intercultural competence. Join us for an overview of these programs as well as how to apply: buff.ly/xq8oEZ0

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

More fun recommendations, this time from Jeff Stein of @spytalker.bsky.social . I haven't read any of the three but that's about to change. open.substack.com/pub/spytalk/...

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Spy Thrillers for the Beach

My week off has been enriched by these three great books

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Not many surprises here, but still a fun compilation: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/b...

Spy Novels: A Starter Pack

Deep State Dave @dcgomez1.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

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Our job today and tomorrow is the same as it’s always been—to be good, to be wise, to stand up for what’s right, to resist what is wrong and evil. Nothing changes that. Nothing exempts us from that. Nothing prevents us from doing that.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

This betrays both our allies and our national interest. God help us all. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/u...

Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

This is heartbreaking. Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...

Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I can't wait until August 13th, when I discuss my research and upcoming book with Michael J. Ard on JHU's "Inside Intelligence" podcast. Please join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/intelligen...

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Intelligence Liaison and Foreign Policy: The Hidden Link

Inside Intelligence presents "Intelligence Liaison and Foreign Policy: The Hidden Link"

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Luca Trenta @lucatrenta.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Indeed, get in touch. We got some great contributions so far and we are looking for more!

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

What a pleasure to open my recently-arrived print copy of @intnatsecjournal.bsky.social to see my project with Misty Duke and Michael Landon-Murray in print! A super team and I hope we can work together again soon. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

So happy to see the terrific RJISSF roundtable on @markstout.bsky.social's wonderful book on intelligence in WWI. I've not only enjoyed the book but used it in the classroom and couldn't recommend it more highly.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles... If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...

Opinion | Naval Academy Censors Ryan Holiday’s Lecture on Censorship (Gift Article)

How a lecture to the U.S. Naval Academy on censorship was censored.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

The best part of the workshop was the people--including time to hang out with the brilliant and talented Dr. @mindyhaas.bsky.social .

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

If it's April, it's time to urge our students to submit their best research papers to for the Bobby Inman Award for Student Scholarship in Intelligence, open to undergrads & grad students. Not only does it open doors, but there's a $5k award, too. intelligencestudies.utexas.edu/inman-award/

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“Bobby R. Inman Award” for Student Scholarship - Intelligence Studies Project

"Bobby R. Inman Award" for Student Scholarship Overview The Inman Award competition is designed to recognize outstanding research and writing by students at the undergraduate or graduate levels on top...

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

So excited and I can't recommend this highly enough. I stole a read of part of an earlier draft and this is superb.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

What a wonderful time! All my thanks to @lucatrenta.bsky.social and his colleagues and students at Swansea University for a marvelous discussion.

The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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Yes!!! Already pre-ordered and can't wait for the good read. Congratulations, @lucatrenta.bsky.social!

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

This sounds lovely! Not to mention the chance to work with some super colleagues and scholars. I have so much respect for this program.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Celebrating @jrogg.bsky.social 's thoughtful new discussion in the @WSJ. I agree. It's long past time for a new look at how we maximize opsec for a new generation. www.wsj.com/opinion/sign...

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Opinion | Signal and the Future of National Security

Officials will have to find ways to overcome the need for special buildings and rooms.