{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Intelligence Advantage ","title":"From Moscow to Orbis: Chris Steele on Trust, Democracy, and the Intelligence World","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4166,"description":"Welcome to The Intelligence Advantage podcast.\nIn this episode, host Gary Miller sits down with Chris Steele, founder and CEO of Orbis Business Intelligence, to explore the fascinating journey from British intelligence officer to high-profile investigator. Chris Steele shares formative experiences from his early days in the Foreign Office, his time in Moscow during the dramatic collapse of the Soviet Union, and insights into how cross-cultural trust and relationship-building shape the work of intelligence professionals.\nThe conversation dives into highlights from Chris Steele’s career, including the transition to the private sector, the challenges of modern lawfare, and his unique perspective on democracy’s fragility in today’s world. With anecdotes ranging from life-changing events in Russia to headline-making investigations in the US, Chris Steele offers honest reflections on personal challenges, public scrutiny, and the ever-evolving world of intelligence and investigation.\nTimestamps:\n00:00:00 Introduction\n00:09:55 Cambridge Experience and Personal Growth\n00:15:36 Freedom, Society, and Perspective\n00:17:04 Democracy's Global Decline\n00:25:57 Diplomat's Insights on Soviet Russia\n00:29:51 Bizarre Day After Moscow Coup\n00:35:37 Rigorous Intelligence Training Described\n00:43:13 How Rigorous Are Intelligence Services?\n00:47:56 Intelligence Practices and Private Sector\n00:51:49 Focus on Russia, Not America\n00:58:49 Embracing Media for Geopolitical Debate\n01:00:20 Legal Tactics Silencing Critics\n01:05:44 Public Figure Defamation Standards\nIf you’re curious about covert operations, real-life spy stories, and what it takes to safeguard democracy, this episode is not to be missed! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Intelligence Advantage podcast for more fascinating discussions with industry leaders and to stay updated on future episodes!\nVideo Production & Editing: PodLab\nhttps://www.podlab.agency/\n#IntelligenceAdvantage #TheIntelligenceAdvantagePodcast #GaryMiller...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/v_jBTvX5YoCWjZ7lVo4y9I96BPnwxLLX_WeNocfaTvI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OGM0/M2Y5M2M5MzNkYmYw/ZjQxOGI0NDUzYzM5/ZWJkYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}