CIA counter-terrorism
Former CIA Spymaster Reveals How AQ Khan Built Nuclear Network with Pakistani Generals on Payroll
Nov 24, 2025 01:18 am CST
Former CIA counter-proliferation chief James Lawler details his decades-long mission to dismantle AQ Khan's global nuclear smuggling network. In a revealing interview, Lawler explains how Khan had Pakistani military officials on his payroll, orchestrated nuclear technology transfers to countries including Iran and Libya, and earned the nickname "Merchant of Death" for his role in nuclear proliferation that threatened global security.
Former CIA Officer John Kiriakou Refuses to Apologize for India-Pakistan Conflict Assessment Despite Threats
Nov 22, 2025 02:19 am CST
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has sparked controversy by refusing to apologize for his assessment that Pakistan would lose in a conventional war with India. After receiving an official demand for apology from Imran Khan's political party and numerous death threats, the counter-terrorism expert and whistleblower responded defiantly, highlighting tensions between intelligence analysts and political sensitivities in South Asian geopolitics.