Category Archives: Italy

Remembering SISMI General Nicola Calipari (June 23, 1953 – March 4, 2005)

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

“Out of the 30 cars that came to the blocking position, why was this the only car fired upon that night?” Mel Sembler — US Embassy in Rome (May 5 2005) Nicola Calipari (June 23, 1953 – March 4, 2005) … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — CIA Covert Ops in Italy Lasted Long After the 1948 Elections (National Security Archive)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

“Despite rhetoric, Eisenhower was not prepared to intervene militarily to block Communists short of forcible seizure of power.” Dr. Ronald D. Landa — State Department Office of the Historian February 14 2017 – CIA covert aid to Italy continued well … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster (February 3 1998) [2019]

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“Many believe one of the reasons the Italian judges went after the CIA RDI [Rendition, Detention, Interrogation]  and [former CIA Officer] Sabrina De Sousa in the Abu Omar case was the USMC and USG accountability failures and arrogance.” Mark Fallon — International Security … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Former CIA Sabrina de Sousa to do community service for cleric kidnap

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

“It looks like the White House wanted to help… And then, the ‘swamp’ kicked in.” “The Italian Intelligence Oversight Committee has contacted my lawyer in Italy asking that I come testify on a CIA operation. Several members have been pushing … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — US Historian : “CIA Concluded GRU Behind John Paul II Assassination Attempt”

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

“President Reagan and his CIA chief, William Casey, had suspected from the outset that the Soviets had a hand in the shooting of John Paul II on May 13, 1981, in St. Peter’s Square in Rome.” Dr. Paul Kengor — … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster (February 3 1998)

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

“Many believe one of the reasons the Italian judges went after the CIA RDI and [former CIA Officer] Sabrina De Sousa in the Abu Omar case was the USMC and USG accountability failures and arrogance.” Mark Fallon — International Security Consultant & … Continue reading →

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Former CIA Sabrina de Sousa to do community service for cleric kidnap

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

“It looks like the White House wanted to help… And then, the ‘swamp’ kicked in.” “The Italian Intelligence Oversight Committee has contacted my lawyer in Italy asking that I come testify on a CIA operation. Several members have been pushing … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Italian Intelligence Agencies — PART IV : The Mission of the Oversight Committee

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

“In special cases, the Committee may also summon Intelligence and Security officers, without prejudice to the power of the Prime Minister to challenge the summons on justified grounds. The Committee may hear anyone, also outside the intelligence community, who is … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Italian Intelligence Agencies — PART III : The 2007 Legal Reform

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

“The intelligence services are forbidden from employing or commissioning advisory or co-operation services from elected politicians at the European, national, regional and local level, members of governing bodies or constitutional bodies, judges, religious ministers and journalists.” Corriere della Sera — 25.7.2007 … Continue reading →

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US Historian: “CIA concluded GRU behind John Paul II assassination attempt”

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

“President Reagan and his CIA chief, William Casey, had suspected from the outset that the Soviets had a hand in the shooting of John Paul II on May 13, 1981, in St. Peter’s Square in Rome.” Dr. Paul Kengor — … Continue reading →

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