“Navigating a Career in Counterterrorism as a Muslim – with Angie Gad”

SpyCast

Summary

Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American.

What You’ll Learn

Intelligence

• The role of state fusion centers to national intelligence
• How counterterrorism analysis evolved after 9/11
• The connections between ISIS and Far Right Extremists
• The mental health implications of counterterrorism

Reflections

• The importance of diversity of thought and experience
• Personal identity in professional life

And much, much more …

Quotes of the Week

“I think that's what drives me as an analyst. I love to understand why extremists do what they do, what leads them, what are the motivators and the driving force behind their actions and their thoughts and their radicalization.” – Angie Gad.

Resources

SURFACE SKIM

*SpyCasts*

• Telling Americans About China (and Intelligence) with Sara Castro (2024)
• The Eye of Horus: Egyptian Intelligence with Dina Rezk (2023)
• Leader, Lecturer, Analyzer, Nerd with Jorhena Thomas (2023)
• The Counterterrorism and Counter WMD Strategist with Dexter Ingram (2022)

*Beginner Resources*

• What Is Counterterrorism? National Museum of American Diplomacy, YouTube (2023) [5 min. video]
• What is Intelligence Analysis and Why is It So Important? National American University (2020) [Short article]
• Role of Fusion Centers, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (n.d.) [Short brief]

DEEPER DIVE

Books

• Compassionate Counterterrorism: The Power of Inclusion In Fighting Fundamentalism, L. Al Olaimy (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2019)
• Black Flags: Rise of ISIS, J. Warrick (Doubleday, 2015)
• Reducing Uncertainty: Intelligence Analysis & National Security, T. Fingar (SUP, 2011)

Primary Sources

• United States of America v. Ammon BUNDY, Jon RITZHEIMER, Joseph O'SHAUGHNESSY, Ryan PAYNE, Ryan BUNDY, Brian CAVALIER, Shawna COX, Peter SANTILLI (2016)
• National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (2013)
• Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11 (2011)
• Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States (2011)
• 9/11 Commission Report (2004)
• Targets of Suspicion: The Impact of Post-9/11 Policies on Muslims, Arabs and South Asians in the United States (2004)
• American Psyche Reeling From Terror Attacks (2001)

*Wildcard Resource*

• The Rosetta Stone was originally found in the Nile Delta of Egypt in 1799. The priceless piece of human linguistic history has been on display at the British Museum since 1802.
• The question of the potential repatriation of the Rosetta Stone back to Egypt is one of the most highly discussed topics in the museum field today. Read more about the Egyptian campaign to reclaim their ancient artifacts here.

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