Verbal Management of Aggression
Aggression management is a de-escalation skill for operatives. It helps defuse potentially dangerous situations before they escalate...
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Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Explained
Signals Intelligence, commonly referred to as SIGINT, is a critical facet of intelligence operations, focusing on the...
Understanding Your Enemy’s Motivations
In the complex landscape of intelligence and covert operations to even everyday life, understanding your enemy’s motivations...
The Tradecraft of Genghis Khan: Lessons For The Modern Era
A sophisticated blend of military strategy, psychological warfare, and leadership, offers timeless insights into the power of...
How to Stay Sharp and Think Straight When You’re Drunk
Staying sharp and thinking straight, even when you’re a few cocktails in, is a vital social tradecraft...
The Special Forces Method of Cognitive Reframing
Cognitive reframing is a psychological strategy that can turn potentially disempowering situations into manageable or even empowering...
How to Size-Up People at a Bar
Sizing up people in any scenario isn’t just for operatives on a mission – it’s a useful...
The Future of Personal Cyber Security: Trends and Predictions
As our lives become increasingly digital, the landscape of personal cyber security is evolving rapidly. Emerging threats...
CIA Operational Planning for Everyday Life
The civilian guide to utilizing CIA operational planning methods for everyday life; concepts to enhance productivity, decision-making,...
The Value of Information and How it Can be Used
Information is the silent force behind every victory. In the hands of a skilled operative, it transforms...
‘Actionable Intelligence’ Explained
Actionable intelligence (intel) is specific, timely information that enables immediate decision-making and effective action. Information is the...
Exploiting an Adversary’s Vanity to Your Advantage
In covert operations, business and everyday normal life, an adversary’s vanity can be a potent weapon to...
