Statecraft, Spying, and the Moral Dilemmas of Modern Espionage with James Olson
Check out James Olson's books:
Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying
To Catch A Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence
In this episode with James Olson, we discuss:
1. Personal Journey and Public Service:
James' Background and how he was contacted by the CIA How did Jim get discovered by the CIA?2. Historical Roots of Intelligence:
What are the historical roots of intelligence and its uses in history?3. College Campuses and Higher Education in Espionage Operations:
How are the PRC and MSS infiltrating our higher education institutions in the US? How do we combat the intrusion of the Chinese government in education?Why should college students care about these operations?4. Modern Intelligence Gathering and Operations:
What is the current state of US intelligence operations? What more should we be doing? What is the difference between the Chinese Intelligence and US intelligence operations? Will HUMINT always be essential to the mission? What should the relationship between the public and intelligence agencies look like moving forward? Is modern statecraft an Infinite or Finite game?5. Fair Play: Moral Dilemmas of Spying
Deciphering what is moral and immoral in spying. Is intelligence a war weapon? Does it come under St. Thomas Aquinas' Just War Theory? Spying in historical philosophies and arguments. How did you ground yourself in your faith while undercover?Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests:
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Welcome to The Hutch Podcast hosted by Conor Hutchison. The Hutch Podcast interviews highly successful and highly impactful members and alumni of the Iowa Community. For each episode, host, Conor Hutchison will interview some of the most widely known members of the Iowa Community and even some not-so-known members. We will dive into their stories; where did they come from? What was their time at the University of Iowa like? How did they become so successful? And what is their advice for you to chase your dreams and change the world?
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