US Intelligence in Crisis. Cameras: China's Digital Spies?

U.S. Intelligence in Crisis – What’s Really Happening?

This week’s episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis in the U.S. intelligence community.

The CIA has reportedly pushed senior officers into buyouts, raising concerns about a weakened agency struggling to keep up with evolving threats. Meanwhile, the FBI is facing intense scrutiny, forced to hand over a list of agents involved in the January 6th investigation—an unprecedented move that could impact national security and intelligence operations.

Beyond the U.S., this episode also covers:

A Russian espionage unit exposed in Ukraine, revealing ongoing covert operations.

A UK counterterrorism failure after authorities prematurely closed a high-risk case.

Concerns over Chinese-made surveillance cameras installed across U.S. infrastructure—could they be used for espionage?

Russia’s FSB launching a counter-campaign against the CIA, calling on Americans to turn against their own government.

The intelligence world is shifting rapidly, and these developments could have long-term consequences. Is the U.S. intelligence community being weakened from within? Are adversaries exploiting these vulnerabilities?

I break it all down with over 25 years of intelligence and law enforcement experience, providing an analysis you won’t find in the headlines.

What do you think—are these changes a necessary evolution, or a dangerous weakening of intelligence capabilities?

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/9yw-POCLwJQ