Episode Details

Summary

Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American. 

What You’ll Learn

Intelligence

• The role of state fusion centers to national intelligence
• How counterterrorism analysis evolved after 9/11
• The connections between ISIS and Far Right Extremists
• The mental health implications of counterterrorism 

Reflections

• The importance of diversity of thought and experience
• Personal identity in professional life

And much, much more …

Quotes of the Week

“I think that's what drives me as an analyst. I love to understand why extremists do what they do, what leads them, what are the motivators and the driving force behind their actions and their thoughts and their radicalization.” – Angie Gad.

Resources 

SURFACE SKIM

*SpyCasts*

• Telling Americans About China (and Intelligence) with Sara Castro (2024)
• The Eye of Horus: Egyptian Intelligence with Dina Rezk (2023)
• Leader, Lecturer, Analyzer, Nerd with Jorhena Thomas (2023)
• The Counterterrorism and Counter WMD Strategist with Dexter Ingram (2022)

*Beginner Resources*

• What Is Counterterrorism? National Museum of American Diplomacy, YouTube (2023) [5 min. video]
• What is Intelligence Analysis and Why is It So Important? National American University (2020) [Short article]
• Role of Fusion Centers, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (n.d.) [Short brief] 

DEEPER DIVE

Books

• Compassionate Counterterrorism: The Power of Inclusion In Fighting Fundamentalism, L. Al Olaimy (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2019) 
• Black Flags: Rise of ISIS, J. Warrick (Doubleday, 2015)
• Reducing Uncertainty: Intelligence Analysis & National Security, T. Fingar (SUP, 2011)

Primary Sources 

• United States of America v. Ammon BUNDY, Jon RITZHEIMER, Joseph O'SHAUGHNESSY, Ryan PAYNE, Ryan BUNDY, Brian CAVALIER, Shawna COX, Peter SANTILLI (2016)
• National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (2013) 
• Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11 (2011)
• Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States (2011)