February 12, 2025
Inside Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence: A Conversation with Steven R. Ward
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In this episode
Ever wondered what makes Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) so unique? Join Fred Burton as he sits down with retired CIA intelligence officer and author, Steven R. Ward, to unveil the inner workings of one of the world’s most mysterious intelligence agencies. From uncovering cyber operations to discussing the ministry’s focus on internal security and its role in geopolitics, this episode offers an in-depth exploration of Ward’s new book, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, A Concise History.
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What you’ll learn
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The historical evolution of MOIS and its impact on Iran’s internal and external policies
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The challenges Western intelligence agencies face when countering MOIS operations
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The role of technology and innovation in modern intelligence strategies utilized by MOIS
More about our guest
Steven R. Ward is a retired CIA intelligence officer who specialized in Iran and the Middle East. He currently works at the Pentagon for the Joint History and Research Office. While at CIA, he also served as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer for the Near East on the National Intelligence Council and as a director of intelligence programs on the National Security Council staff. Between 2010 and 2012, he was a CIA visiting professor to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. He is the author of Immortal: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces and has recently published Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence: A Concise History.
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