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On this episode of the Proceedings Podcast, step into the covert world of Russian espionage with this revealing insider’s account of how the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) operate across the globe. Naval Institute Press author Sean M. Wiswesser, drawing on years of CIA field experience, exposes the tactics, tradecraft, and mindset of the RIS—making this a must-read for anyone fascinated by spies, sabotage, and the high-stakes intelligence war between Russia and the West.
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“The crisp 200-page result is engagingly written, with a dose of modesty unusual in a profession notorious for its boastfulness.”
Review of Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks:
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Reviewed in @SpyTalker on Feb 10:
“Wiswesser’s book will surely become an essential resource for national security professionals… Perhaps more importantly, it may serve as a primer for future FBI and intelligence officials.”
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Pre-order your copy today! usni.org/press/books/tradecr…
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#OTD in 1959, the ballistic submarine USS George Washington was commissioned. After a debate over payload versus living space, the number of missile tubes had been decided by a committee of 7. Each member wrote down a number which was added up and divided by 7. The result was 16.
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Some calculations put the number at 2,317—others at 2,403. These are the figures one usually sees for the number of service members who died during or because of the Japanese... usni.org/magazines/naval-his…
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#OTD in 1944: Japanese Kamikaze attack a convoy steaming to support the Battle of Mindoro in the Philippines. Two freighters and five other ships were damaged, including the USS Gansevoort (DD-608) pictured here. Photo from the Naval Institute Photo Archive.
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29 Dec 2025
The U.S. Navy needed to evolve and adapt to overcome Japan’s last-ditch suicide tactics. usni.org/magazines/naval-his…
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12 Dec 2025
💥Big news: Sean Wiswesser, Naval Institute Press author of TRADECRAFT, TACTICS, AND DIRTY TRICKS, is now a regular contributor at @thecipherbrief.
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Check out his latest pieces: thecipherbrief.com/experts/s…
Follow @wiswesser for more.
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25 Nov 2025
“An essential work for anyone seeking to understand contemporary strategic competition....” — ROYAL ALBERTA UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE
Read the full review here: rausi.ca/publications/book-r…
Purchase the book: usni.org/press/books/cool-wa…
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“Naval Power in Action calls for proactive executive actions and legislation to address our deteriorating security environment and rebuild our maritime power as Beijing expands its reach throughout the Pacific and beyond."—Matt Pottinger, fmr U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor
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"Pacific tensions boil over in a final clash for Taiwan, and one naval family emerges as the best hope to maintain the freedom of the seas. RED TIDE is a finely crafted military thriller and one hell of a sea story."—Ward Carroll, Ward Carroll Channel and author of Punk's Force
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22 May 2025
Author Frank Sobchak talks TRAINING FOR VICTORY with The Team House. Check it out. youtube.com/watch?v=G8oZq82k…
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6 May 2025
"'Walleye' Weisser has written a gem…packed full of gripping stories and insights from his stellar naval aviation career. . .”—Vice Adm. DeWolfe 'Bullet' Miller, USN (Ret.), Commander Naval Air Forces and 'Air Boss' for Top Gun: Maverick
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Historians and naval professionals would all benefit from reading THE NEPTUNE FACTOR, a tremendously readable and thought-provoking history that thoroughly rehabilitates Mahan’s much-maligned strategic philosophy and professional reputation."—H-Net
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Excellent review of INTREPID'S FIGHTING SQUADRON 18 by Mike Fink. " A fascinating tale of teamwork and camaraderie in the crucible of combat, the book is a strong work of history that moves along at an enjoyable pace."—Naval History usni.org/magazines/naval-his…
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24 Apr 2025
Just in time for #WorldBookDay: An interview with Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. Navy (Retired) about his top 25 essential books. bit.ly/3Ry06z9 #ProceedingsPodcast
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23 Apr 2025
Just in time for today's WORLD BOOK DAY, Preble Hall Podcast talks THE ADMIRAL'S BOOKSHELF with Adm. Stavridis. preble-hall.transistor.fm/ep… #READ
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Very excited about this first-ever biography of our esteemed co-founder. The launch event will be EPIC! marinersmuseum.org/event/fro…
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