Online Program
Adventures Online: Espionage and the British Spy
Program No. 24183RJ
Join two of our favorite British experts, Kevin Durjun and Nigel West, for an exciting look into the world of espionage during this cutting-edge online learning adventure!
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Day
1
Welcome, Nigel West & The Cambridge Spy Ring, Introductions
Location:
The comfort of your own home
Activity Note
Times indicated are Eastern Time. Today’s program will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Morning:
11:00 a.m. Welcome (15 minutes). We will convene with Group Leader Kevin Durjun who will conduct a welcome meeting. 11:15 a.m. Lecture (45 minutes). Kevin Durjun will engage in conversation with Nigel West on the Cambridge spy ring. Nigel is a renowned British military intelligence historian. He is the author of 25 books including “Triplex” — published by Yale University Press and co-authored with Oleg Tsarev, a retired KGB officer. It reveals the precise nature and extent of the damage done to the British intelligence establishment during World War II by the notorious “Cambridge Five” spy ring: Kim Philby, Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, Anthony Blunt, and John Cairncross.
Afternoon:
12:00 Noon. Break (15 minutes). 12.15 p.m. Group introductions and Q & A (45 minutes). Kevin Durjun will lead as we say hello and engage in interactive Q & A on this morning's presentation. 1:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
2
Honeytraps & Mole Hunts
Location:
The comfort of your own home
Activity Note
Times indicated are Eastern Time. Today’s session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Morning:
11:00 a.m. Welcome with Kevin Durjun (10 minutes). 11.10 a.m. Lecture (50 minutes). Kevin Durjun to be joined by Nigel West for a conversation on the practice of “Honeytraps” in espionage, using the seductive arts to get high-level intelligence. One of the most recent of these to be uncovered was Maria Butina, who was arrested in Washington in 2018 and charged with acting in the United States as an agent of the Russian Federation.
Afternoon:
12:00 Noon. Break (15 minutes). 12.40 p.m. Interactive Q&A (20 minutes) on today's conversations. 1:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
3
The Real James Bond, Literary Agents
Location:
The comfort of your own home
Activity Note
Times indicated are Eastern Time. Today’s session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Morning:
11:00 a.m. Welcome with Kevin Durjun (10 minutes). 11.10 a.m. Lecture (50 minutes) Kevin Durjun and Nigel West will discuss the “real” James Bond.
Afternoon:
12:00 Noon. Break (15 minutes). 12.15 p.m. Talk. (25 minutes) Literary Agents - The Relationship Between Fiction, Authors and Intelligence examines the intriguing connections between literary agents, authors, and the world of espionage. We'll explore how real-life intelligence operations inspire and shape spy fiction with agents playing a crucial role in navigating the complexities of this genre. 12.40 p.m. Interactive Q&A (20 minutes) on today's conversations. 1:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
4
Defectors in Espionage, John le Carré
Location:
The comfort of your own home
Activity Note
Times indicated are Eastern Time. Today’s session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Morning:
11:00 a.m. Welcome with Kevin Durjun (10 minutes). 11:10 a.m. Lecture (50 minutes). We’ll join Kevin Durjun in conversation with Nigel West on the importance of defectors in espionage.
Afternoon:
12.00 Noon. Break. (15 minutes). 12.15 p.m. Talk (25 minutes). Nigel West will discuss the life and works of John le Carre including “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” 12:40 p.m. Interactive Q&A (20 minutes) on this todays conversations. 1:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
5
Current Threats, "Sexpionage", Farewells, Program Concludes
Location:
The comfort of your own home
Activity Note
Times indicated are Eastern Time. Today’s session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Morning:
11:00 a.m. Welcome with Kevin Durjun (10 minutes). 11.10 a.m. Lecture (50 minutes). Kevin Durjun will engage in conversation with Nigel West on current external threats: Terrorism, China & Russia.
Afternoon:
12.00 Noon. Break (10 minutes). 12.10 p.m. Talk (30 minutes) Nigel West will discuss Sexpionage, Gender and Spies: The exploitation of people, Romeo spies, and manipulation through love. 12.40 p.m. Interactive Q&A (10 minutes) on this today's conversations. 12.50 p.m. Farewell drinks of your choice and a final round-up with Nigel West, and Kevin Durjun. 1.00 p.m. This concludes our program.
