A former CIA operative reveals the secret that led to his rejection from the agency. Espionage, intelligence training, national security, and the hidden skills of a spy.

The arrangement surrounding the newly arrived CIA officer, who was at the center of one of the worst U.S. intelligence fiascos in recent history, has been portrayed differently from that of his ...

I spent 24 hours training with a real former CIA operative — and it was nothing like I expected. From interrogation drills to mental tests, this experience changed how I think about pressure and ...