Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Alleged Chinese infiltration of UK Parliament
07:08 Increasing concerns on foreign subversion
13:20 OSINT vs. traditional intelligence gathering
19:48 Dangers of leaks on the internet
21:45 US penetration of Russian and Chinese governments
24:10 Public disclosure of intel around the Ukraine war.
32:17 Russian intel failures
37:00 Intel agencies increasing engagement with the public and branding
47:52 Effect of perception on opponents.
50:20 End / Outtake
Dr. Lomas is an expert in intelligence history and often consulted on his views on current intelligence matters so very happy to finally have him on.
List of some of his articles:
rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/more-open-stay-secret-uk-intelligence-agency-openness-and-public
rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/death-secret-intelligence-think-again
warontherocks.com/2022/05/intelligence-and-the-war-in-ukraine-part-1
warontherocks.com/2022/05/intelligence-and-the-war-in-ukraine-part-2
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00:00 Introduction
00:53 Alleged Chinese infiltration of UK Parliament
07:08 Increasing concerns on foreign subversion
13:20 OSINT vs. traditional intelligence gathering
19:48 Dangers of leaks on the internet
21:45 US penetration of Russian and Chinese governments
24:10 Public disclosure of intel around the Ukraine war.
32:17 Russian intel failures
37:00 Intel agencies increasing engagement with the public and branding
47:52 Effect of perception on opponents.
50:20 End / Outtake
Dr. Lomas is an expert in intelligence history and often consulted on his views on current intelligence matters so very happy to finally have him on.
List of some of his articles:
rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/more-open-stay-secret-uk-intelligence-agency-openness-and-public
rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/death-secret-intelligence-think-again
warontherocks.com/2022/05/intelligence-and-the-war-in-ukraine-part-1
warontherocks.com/2022/05/intelligence-and-the-war-in-ukraine-part-2
Buy my book: amzn.to/3preYyO
Sources for this video can be found at the relevant article on:
https://militarymatters.online/
If you like this content please consider buying me a coffee or else supporting me at Patreon:
ko-fi.com/ednashmilitarymatters
patreon.com/ednash
Buy my book: amzn.to/3preYyO
Sources for this video can be found at the relevant article on:
https://militarymatters.online/
If you like this content please consider buying me a coffee or else supporting me at Patreon:
ko-fi.com/ednashmilitarymatters
patreon.com/ednash










