In this episode, Former State Department Counterintelligence expert and RSO Robert Booth draws on decades of experience in diplomatic security to reveal the hidden world inside U.S. embassies. He explains how Marine Security Guards serve as the frontline eyes and ears for counterintelligence, why foreign spy services actively target them, and what makes them both an asset and a vulnerability. Booth walks through real-world cases — including the Clayton Lonetree espionage scandal and the Aldrich Ames betrayal — and breaks down how social media and platforms like LinkedIn have reshaped the modern espionage landscape.

Leaks Spies and Lies

State Department Counterintelligence: Leaks, Spies, and Lies