Monday, March 15, 2010

Democracy Now: Eamon Javers on the Secret World of Corporate Espionage and Moonlighting CIA Operatives

Eamon Javers on the Secret World of Corporate Espionage and Moonlighting CIA Operatives
Democracy Now



The CIA is under fire following the news it’s allowing active-duty operatives to work for private companies on the side. The previously undisclosed “moonlighting” has granted wealthy private entities such as financial firms and hedge funds access to top-level intelligence officials. It’s said to be viewed internally as a means to prevent agency defections to the private sector. A CIA spokesperson said “moonlighting” operatives are required to submit detailed information on their outside employment. But few details have been revealed, including how long the policy has been in place and how many operatives have taken part. We speak to Eamon Javers, author of the new book Broker, Trader, Lawyer, Spy: The Secret World of Corporate Espionage.

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