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🎙️ Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up — June 6, 2025
Hosted by Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and retired CSIS Intelligence Officer
This week, the Canadian intelligence world is rocked by a stunning revelation: a CSIS operation was halted mid-mission—without proper authority—putting Canadian officers in serious danger. 🇨🇦 Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, MI5 is accused of lying to the courts to protect a violent informant. And that’s just the beginning.
In this episode, Neil Bisson unpacks seven major stories that reveal how intelligence failures, political interference, lone-actor terrorism, and questionable leadership appointments are shaking public trust in national security institutions around the world.
🔎 With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, Neil provides expert insights into each story, giving you the context and tradecraft perspective that mainstream headlines often miss.
👇 Chapters & Questions Answered in this Episode 👇
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) CSIS Operation Halted Abroad
➡️ What really happened when a CSIS mission was suddenly stopped overseas — and why did it put Canadian officers at risk?
(07:05) ISIS-Linked CSIS Source and the Girls Smuggled into Syria
➡️ Should CSIS be held responsible for using a source who reportedly worked with ISIS? What does this mean for human source risk management in intelligence?
(13:30) Chinese Nationals Caught Smuggling Pathogen into U.S.
➡️ Is this agroterrorism, academic negligence, or covert state-sponsored bio-surveillance? And why should Canada be concerned?
(19:45) Terror Attack on Jewish Rally in Colorado
➡️ What does this lone-actor attack reveal about the rise of antisemitic IMVE threats across North America?
(25:15) Bill C-2: Canada’s Sweeping New Border Security Law
➡️ Is this bill a national security upgrade — or a massive overreach into privacy and civil liberties?
(29:30) Inexperienced 22-Year-Old Appointed to Lead U.S. Terrorism Office
➡️ Can political loyalty replace real qualifications in national security roles — and what are the risks if it does?
(32:45) MI5 Accused of Misleading the Courts to Protect a Neo-Nazi Informant
➡️ Has MI5 crossed a red line — and what happens when a domestic spy agency loses the trust of the judiciary?
📌 Don’t miss Neil’s final segment featuring an invitation to a June 11th event at the University of Ottawa featuring former CSIS professionals — details in the show notes!
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👉 Support the podcast on Patreon or through Buzzsprout — every contribution helps sustain this work.
🔗 More from Neil Bisson and the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network
🌐 www.globalintelligencekn.com
#NationalSecurity #CSIS #MI5 #IMVE #China #Agroterrorism #Espionage #BorderSecurity #Canada #IntelligenceAnalysis

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🎙️ Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up — June 6, 2025
Hosted by Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and retired CSIS Intelligence Officer
This week, the Canadian intelligence world is rocked by a stunning revelation: a CSIS operation was halted mid-mission—without proper authority—putting Canadian officers in serious danger. 🇨🇦 Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, MI5 is accused of lying to the courts to protect a violent informant. And that’s just the beginning.
In this episode, Neil Bisson unpacks seven major stories that reveal how intelligence failures, political interference, lone-actor terrorism, and questionable leadership appointments are shaking public trust in national security institutions around the world.
🔎 With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, Neil provides expert insights into each story, giving you the context and tradecraft perspective that mainstream headlines often miss.
👇 Chapters & Questions Answered in this Episode 👇
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) CSIS Operation Halted Abroad
➡️ What really happened when a CSIS mission was suddenly stopped overseas — and why did it put Canadian officers at risk?
(07:05) ISIS-Linked CSIS Source and the Girls Smuggled into Syria
➡️ Should CSIS be held responsible for using a source who reportedly worked with ISIS? What does this mean for human source risk management in intelligence?
(13:30) Chinese Nationals Caught Smuggling Pathogen into U.S.
➡️ Is this agroterrorism, academic negligence, or covert state-sponsored bio-surveillance? And why should Canada be concerned?
(19:45) Terror Attack on Jewish Rally in Colorado
➡️ What does this lone-actor attack reveal about the rise of antisemitic IMVE threats across North America?
(25:15) Bill C-2: Canada’s Sweeping New Border Security Law
➡️ Is this bill a national security upgrade — or a massive overreach into privacy and civil liberties?
(29:30) Inexperienced 22-Year-Old Appointed to Lead U.S. Terrorism Office
➡️ Can political loyalty replace real qualifications in national security roles — and what are the risks if it does?
(32:45) MI5 Accused of Misleading the Courts to Protect a Neo-Nazi Informant
➡️ Has MI5 crossed a red line — and what happens when a domestic spy agency loses the trust of the judiciary?
📌 Don’t miss Neil’s final segment featuring an invitation to a June 11th event at the University of Ottawa featuring former CSIS professionals — details in the show notes!
🎧 Like what you hear?
👉 Subscribe and hit the bell to get notified when new episodes drop.
👉 Share this with your friends and colleagues in the security, intelligence, and academic communities.
👉 Support the podcast on Patreon or through Buzzsprout — every contribution helps sustain this work.
🔗 More from Neil Bisson and the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network
🌐 www.globalintelligencekn.com
#NationalSecurity #CSIS #MI5 #IMVE #China #Agroterrorism #Espionage #BorderSecurity #Canada #IntelligenceAnalysis

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