CIA Archives - R. Lawson Author

Vietnam – “The Road Not Taken”

R Lawson — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 22:22:53 +0000

That was the title of Max Boot’s recent biography of Edward Lansdale, the famous CIA operative in the clandestine war in the Philippines before his participation in the Vietnam War. Lansdale played a vital role in propping up Diem’s government in Saigon in the 1950s and the 1960s. The book documents his covert operations and […]

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Contemporary Threats

R Lawson — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:42:14 +0000

The common theme of my five published novels is terrorism and counter-terrorism, a timely and disturbing subject in today’s world. The threats I cover take many forms- bioterrorism in Cabo Caper, cyberwarfare in Killing Time, targeted assassinations in Retribution, radical Islamic Jihadists in Existential Threats, and the threat of a North Korean nuclear EMP (Electromagnetic […]

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78 Spy Terms and Spying Jargon

R Lawson — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:01:56 +0000

Spy Jargon and Terminology Spy novels often use language unfamiliar to those new to the reading this genre. Some terms are colorful, imaginative, but all have an intended meaning known to those in the field. I use them a lot in my stories to add that certain flavor, to add authenticity, build suspense, and increase […]

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The Threat of an EMP Attack on our Power Grid

R Lawson — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 21:12:47 +0000

EMP Attacks and the Power Grid Chances are you may have heard the term EMP in the news lately. EMP is the abbreviation for a burst of electromagnetic radiation, or an Electromagnetic Pulse. EMPs may be caused by a natural event from a sunburst or cosmic storm, but they can also be generated by a […]

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Cyber Warfare- The Briefing

R Lawson — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:43:26 +0000

A Deep Dive Into Cyber Warfare We’ve entered a new era of warfare strategy. In this era, we attack the enemy by exploiting its defensive vulnerabilities- its network of electronics. In this Information Technology (IT) age, the United States and our adversaries depend on communication systems and computers to perform functions vital to national defense. […]

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Lex Talionis

R Lawson — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:30:01 +0000

Lex Talionis Do you know the meaning of Lex Talionis? It is Latin for the “law of retaliation.” You may also know it by its common usage or interpretation as , “An eye for an eye” in the Torah. The origin of this term is explored in my third novel, Retribution. Background : Biff Roberts, […]

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Can You Cheat a Lie Detector Test?

R Lawson — Wed, 25 May 2016 16:48:24 +0000

Is it possible to cheat a polygraph, also known as a lie detector, test ? It’s possible, but it requires intensive training to develop the skill. I touch on this in my latest novel, The Carrington Prophecy. Background: The South Korean Security, N.I.S, an agency patterned after the CIA, has captured a North Korean spy […]

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WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction)

R Lawson — Thu, 05 May 2016 02:13:28 +0000

Most people think only of nuclear devices or bombs, when Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are mentioned. But there are other devastating weapons of mass destruction. For example, Anthrax is a bio-terrorism agent and is addressed in my first novel, Cabo Caper. Anthrax is highly contagious and will kill anyone exposed in a very short […]

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On Opening Scenes

R Lawson — Mon, 02 May 2016 00:28:44 +0000

Many novels start with a knock on the door, a phone call, or someone setting off on a journey. I prefer to thrust the reader immediately into the opening scene. Catch their attention. Make them wonder what’s going on – but more importantly, what’s going to happen next? Every action has a reaction, followed by […]

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Coming Soon to a City or Town Near You

R Lawson — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:08:05 +0000

– Coming Soon to a City or Town Near You …Do Paris or San Bernardino Ring a Bell? – We’re talking about the threat of homegrown jihadists. My fourth novel, Existential Threats, published last August before those two horrifying and tragic events occurred illustrates the challenges faced by Biff Roberts, a CIA operative tasked to […]

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