Lawfare, part of the Brookings Institute, asked for a few thoughts on how the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) reacts to the increased threat to American diplomats and embassies, in the wake of the killing of Iranian General Soleimani in a targeted drone strike. From Beirut to Benghazi, the DSS has learned some very hard lessons over the years, but nobody does a better job with less.
Fred Burton on Iranian General Soleimani's Killing
I’ve done several media interviews over the past 24-hours about the ramifications of the U.S. killing of Iranian General Soleimani in a targeted drone strike. For any student of terror, Iran’s next move will be interesting to see unfold. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, we were not very good at being able to predict where or when Iran would strike — which led to disaster. I hope we are better today. Here is one of my interviews (WWNY.)
Fred Burton Makes The List of Bisnow “Best Quotes of 2019”
“If I wanted to figure out why or what you're working on … I don't have to hack into your system. I just have to have someone work next to you who knows what you're doing. It is just that simple sometimes. It is basic agent 101.” — Stratfor Chief Security Officer Fred Burton on the security risks of coworking, to Atlanta reporter Jarred Schenke.
Fred Burton Speaks to CBS Austin on Cedar Park Homicide Investigation
Stratfor Announces the Pen and Sword Book Club hosted by Fred Burton
I’m really excited about our new book club. The Club will be a major and regular element of the Stratfor Pen and Sword podcast, which focuses on subjects I know best: military, terrorism, espionage, true crime, and thrillers. Check out our press release here:
https://www.stratfor.com/horizons/stratfor-announces-pen-and-sword-book-club-hosted-fred-burton
Fred Burton's Holiday Reading List
Are you looking for a good book? Here are a few great books that I read in 2019 and what I am looking forward to reading in 2020. https://marcom.stratfor.com/horizons/fred-burtons-essential-holiday-reading-list
Fred Burton Speaks to KXAN on Mass Violence Attacks
I was glad to participate in the roundtable discussion about the history of mass violence attacks in Texas for KXAN Austin. I firmly believe a protective intelligence model is needed to combat the threat, combined with human intelligence. You can read the full KXAN investigative series here:
A Visit to Sheriff Walt Longmire's Cabin
Any fan of the Netflix hit series Longmire should see the Sheriff’s cabin located inside the Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains about 90 minutes from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The area has elk, coyotes, mountain lions, black bears, eagles and prairie dogs. The cabin is about two miles inside the park along a rough gravel road (backcountry permit needed) and the U.S. Park Service Rangers were awesome. They showed me game camera footage of a huge mountain lion. Interior scenes from the first two to three years of the series were filmed inside the cabin and the view from Walt’s porch is simply stunning.
