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Foreign Affairs Circle

Circle Of Insight Productions
Sinaloa Cartel
Iran
Cuba
FBI
China
Cuban Five
Russia
United States
Fentanyl
Miami
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Operation Barbarossa
Strait Of Hormuz
Ukraine
Mexico
Operation Fox Hunt
National Security
Ukrainian Security Service (SBU)
FSB
Kropathean Region

Welcome to Foreign Affairs Circle your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions on global issues and international relations. Join us as we explore the complex world of foreign affairs, analyzing current events, geopolitical strategies, and the interplay of nations. Each episode features expert guests and insightful commentary, offering a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping our world. ... more

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Latest Episodes

Analyze the systemic security vulnerabilities exposed by the third assassination attempt on President Trump during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. This episode deconstructs the timeline of the attack at the Washington Hilton, examining h... more

In August 2010, the body of MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was found inside a padlocked North Face bag in his London bathtub. The mystery isn't just who killed him, but how the scene remained so impossibly clean. This episode dissects the forensic c... more

President Trump has ordered the Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and triple minesweeping operations as Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most vital oil chokepoints. In this episode we break down the li... more

In this episode, we examine the 1953 Iran coup, codenamed Operation Ajax, in which the United States and the United Kingdom orchestrated the overthrow of democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. The coup, driven by oil nationalizatio... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Patterson
Former CIA officer, author of Security Tips for New and Infrequent Travelers, known as Texas Spy Dad on Instagram
Former CIA, Consulting for military/Hollywood
Episode: we_chat_with_retired_spy_the_psychology_of_espionage_and_spy_recruitment
Charles Lieber
Well-renowned nanoscientist and former Harvard University chemistry professor
Tsinghua University
Episode: FORMER HARVARD PROFESSOR JOINS CHINESE UNIVERSITY AFTER CHINA TIES CONTROVERSY
Guy Smith
Special Operations Veteran, SWCC, and performance and mindset coach.
Episode: WE CHAT WITH NAVY SWCC AND IFBB PRO GUY SMITH

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Dr. Carlos
Host of Circle Of Insight; appears across multiple episodes with affiliations to Circle Of Insight and related foreign affairs initiatives.

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#250
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Apple Podcasts
#18
Chile/Government
Apple Podcasts
#56
Hong Kong/Government

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we_chat_with_retired_spy_the_psychology_of_espionage_and_spy_recruitment
Q: Which spy movies or portrayals do you find most realistic or less realistic, and why?
He highlights nuanced portrayals like A Most Wanted Man and discusses the tension between personal connections in intelligence work and the need for operational discretion, noting that Hollywood often over-dramatizes the instant payoff of intelligence work.
we_chat_with_retired_spy_the_psychology_of_espionage_and_spy_recruitment
Q: Can you share a career story or a moment that stood out, within the bounds of what you can disclose?
He recounts moments of successful and unsuccessful recruitment pitches, the challenge of getting headquarters to buy into operations, and the long arc of developing assets that might prove valuable years later.
we_chat_with_retired_spy_the_psychology_of_espionage_and_spy_recruitment
Q: What are you looking for in recruits, and how do you evaluate potential assets?
Look for individuals with access to valuable information and the motivation to support U.S. objectives; assessment involves understanding personal motivations (money, ideology, coercion, ego) and building trust while vetting to prevent double agents.
we_chat_with_retired_spy_the_psychology_of_espionage_and_spy_recruitment
Q: What does the CIA do, and what is the nature of training and roles inside the agency?
The CIA conducts a range of roles from analysts to case officers, with training rotations that include both intelligence collection and covert operations, emphasizing flexibility, risk assessment, and mission-focused skills.
WE CHAT WITH NAVY SWCC AND IFBB PRO GUY SMITH
Q: How do you approach performance and mindset coaching?
I work with each individual and I treat them as such. We're all different. There's no one size fits all solution.

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This program leans into heavy geopolitics and global policy analysis, with episodes spanning academic and governmental topics, border security, online safety, and international diplomacy. Listeners can expect detailed discussions of state actors, national security, and the mechanics of international institutions, often anchored by expert guests and data-driven context. A standout is the willingness to tackle controversial or sensitive topics—such as academic espionage, domestic terrorism in online networks, and cross-border law enforcement—through a nuanced, if sometimes critical, lens. The show appears well-suited for professionals and enthusiasts who want to understand how global events unfold and what they mean for policy, business strat... more

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