James Powell

was, until recently, an intelligence officer with the US government. During his time, Powell focused on full spectrum intelligence operations related to the Middle East, South America and Africa, as well as liaison duties with foreign and US intelligence partners. In a past life, Powell was a 10 year United States Marine, and also worked in the nuclear security industry. He currently holds a dual BA in History and Political Science, and despite being a world class IO, he failed miserably in his last mission to steal the secret recipe for KFC's 11 Herbs and Spices chicken. His posts are his own opinions and do NOT reflect those of, nor are they in any way endorsed by, the U.S. government.

8 attributes of an effective CIA Intel Officer

World Oct 15
JP’s Adventures in Spyland: First dates and spilled drinks

JP’s Adventures in Spyland: First dates and spilled drinks

Featured Feb 24
JP’s Adventures in Spyland: Sightseeing and a bit of shopping

JP’s Adventures in Spyland: Sightseeing and a bit of shopping

Featured Dec 07
JP’s Adventures in Spyland: Room service

JP’s Adventures in Spyland: Room service

Featured Nov 24
Airspace conflict before Open-Skies, Korean Airlines Flight 007

Airspace conflict before Open-Skies, Korean Airlines Flight 007

Foreign Policy Sep 07
College and my success at failing to fit in – Part 1

College and my success at failing to fit in – Part 1

Featured Feb 25
Can the US intelligence community overcome its institutional roadblocks?

Can the US intelligence community overcome its institutional roadblocks?

Expert Analysis Jan 20
SOFREP Writer James Powell interviews CEO of Cohen Veterans Network

SOFREP Writer James Powell interviews CEO of Cohen Veterans Network

Featured Jan 05
How to submit your application and land that federal job (Part 4)

How to submit your application and land that federal job (Part 4)

Expert Analysis Dec 31
Trump taps Congressman Mike Pompeo to head CIA

Trump taps Congressman Mike Pompeo to head CIA

Politics Nov 21
How to hunt down and land that Fed job: USAJOBS (Part 3)

How to hunt down and land that Fed job: USAJOBS (Part 3)

World Nov 13
Movie review: ‘The Siege of Jadotville’

Movie review: ‘The Siege of Jadotville’

Entertainment Oct 13
How to hunt down and land that fed job (Part 1): USAJOBS

How to hunt down and land that fed job (Part 1): USAJOBS

Expert Analysis Sep 28
Militant attack on Indian military base heightens tensions, sparks false flag accusations

Militant attack on Indian military base heightens tensions, sparks false flag accusations

World Sep 20
Russia’s 9/11 and the art of the false flag

Russia’s 9/11 and the art of the false flag

Expert Analysis Sep 20
US, Indian defense departments sign significant logistics agreement

US, Indian defense departments sign significant logistics agreement

World Aug 31
How spy skills and ‘The Monster’ help me raise my kids

How spy skills and ‘The Monster’ help me raise my kids

Featured Aug 15
Canadian would-be suicide bomber killed by police after standoff

Canadian would-be suicide bomber killed by police after standoff

World Aug 12
Thai military government enacts SIM card law to track foreigners

Thai military government enacts SIM card law to track foreigners

Expert Analysis Aug 11
A former CIA officer wades into the presidential bid knife fight

A former CIA officer wades into the presidential bid knife fight

North America Aug 09
First female enlisted sailor pins on her submariner’s “Silver Dolphins”

First female enlisted sailor pins on her submariner’s “Silver Dolphins”

Military Aug 07
Russia’s FSB grads party while Pokemon, Satan and the CIA Plot

Russia’s FSB grads party while Pokemon, Satan and the CIA Plot

World Jul 22
Absurd allegations of a White House-ordered hit on late Supreme Court Justice Scalia continue

Absurd allegations of a White House-ordered hit on late Supreme Court Justice Scalia continue

North America Feb 25
Will the world respond to the North Korean missile launch?

Will the world respond to the North Korean missile launch?

World Feb 08
Did Beijing Play a Role in Hong Kong Publisher’s Disappearance?

Did Beijing Play a Role in Hong Kong Publisher’s Disappearance?

World Jan 18