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Diana Bolsinger

@dianabolsinger.bsky.social

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Public Policy scholar; Assistant Professor, @UTEP Intelligence & National Security Studies (INSS); @ClementsCenter alum; @SocIntelHist; IC veteran.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Dec 2

Wow, that's a lot of new followers all of a sudden! All I can say is welcome.

My name is Diana Bolsinger and I’m an Assistant Professor of Intelligence and National Security at The University of Texas at El Paso. I’m also a former U.S. diplomat and a denizen of the Deep State (Shhh!) 1/3

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 1d

@jennmcclearen.bsky.social's discussion on making an impact with our academic writing is inspiring: www.publishnotperish.net/p/why-should...

Why Should Anyone Care About Your Research?

Speaking to More Than the Twelve People in Your Subfield

www.publishnotperish.net

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 21d

Are you a full professor in Security Studies with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Policy, History (Intelligence or National Security), or a related field?

Please consider applying for or sharing this vacancy. We're a super team!

utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...

utep.interviewexchange.com

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 28d

Hah! Much as I may like and respect you, Rory, this is going on my syllabus for one reason and one reason only: it gives the best picture of the variety of approaches to CA available.

Deal with it.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 28d

Every word I said back then is true. I'm so glad that this came out in time for my spring class in "Comparative Intelligence Services." Congratulations @markstout.bsky.social @magslong.bsky.social @rorycormac.bsky.social Genevieve Lester, @markstout.bsky.social, @dvanp.bsky.social, & all involved.

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The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 28d

@matthefler.bsky.social's latest is an absolute must read:

Dr Matthew Hefler @matthefler.bsky.social · 28d

Josephine Baker spied for France 🇫🇷 against the Axis- but what if her most secret operation was against an ally? 🇬🇧

This essay uses intelligence records to trace a desperate effort to counter British subversion & save the French Empire
@engelsbergideas.bsky.social
engelsbergideas.com/portraits/jo...

Josephine Baker's secret war

The singer-turned-spy Josephine Baker played a key, and hitherto unacknowledged, role during the Second World War in the secret contest between Britain and France in the Middle East.

engelsbergideas.com

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations! It's such a good read, as my students will be finding out in the spring term.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · 29d

Exactly! That's what also will make it so useful in the classroom.

Well played, my friend. Very well played.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Sep 9

So glad that I got a sneak peek. It's an excellent read. I'm even more glad that this will be out in time for me to use it in my spring 2026 syllabi. Kudos to all involved. @magslong.bsky.social @rorycormac.bsky.social @dvanp.bsky.social Genevieve Lester.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Sep 3

Got my copy of the book and my ticket for your talk. Can't wait.

You do choose the coolest projects, my friend.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Intelligency Community?"

Is that from the original or did the typo occur in translation?

(If in the original, I may need to apply. It's never too late to acquire some intelligency.)

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The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · Sep 2

Please join us Wed, 1/10 @12pm EST as SIH founders @markstout.bsky.social & Sarah-Jane Corke, fmr NASA Chief Scientist James Green & Spy Museum Dir. of Adult Education Amanda Ohlke open "Secrets on Display: Stories and Spycraft from the International Spy Museum."

www.spymuseum.org/calendar/sec...

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 28

For better or worse, though, I'll bet the majority remain true professionals who will continue to struggle to convey hard truths for the good of the country.

God bless and protect them, because it's clear that they will suffer for it.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's a long-held dream.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 27

Couldn't have more thoroughly enjoyed discussing intelligence liaison and its impact on U.S. national security with JHU's Michael Ard. Here's the link to the webinar. Enjoy!

youtu.be/4zf4xKZoNQs?...

Intelligence Liaison and Foreign Policy: The Hidden Link

YouTube video by JHU Advanced Academic Programs

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International Studies Association @isanet.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you a #US Citizen looking to expand your #Foreign language and #International skills? Boren Awards and Critical Language Scholarships offer #Funding and training to help build #Intercultural competence. Join us for an overview of these programs as well as how to apply: buff.ly/xq8oEZ0

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 26

Huh? You're talking to the wife and daughter of veterans, who served (as a civilian) in war zones herself as well as putting her husband on multiple flights to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Nobody said those soldiers chose this mission or that post. My comment refers to those who chose to deploy them.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 26

More fun recommendations, this time from Jeff Stein of @spytalker.bsky.social . I haven't read any of the three but that's about to change.
open.substack.com/pub/spytalk/...

Spy Thrillers for the Beach

My week off has been enriched by these three great books

open.substack.com

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 26

Not many surprises here, but still a fun compilation:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/b...

Spy Novels: A Starter Pack

www.nytimes.com

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 19

I predict that you'll enjoy it. Both for its own sake and because there's some interesting/useful material along the lines of the research ideas we recently discussed. I look forward to our discussion of it all next month.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 17

My impression is that Mark is on target with that one, alas.

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 17

Agreed.

(Now, I wonder what it would take to shake loose the FRUS volumes that have been sitting in declassification review for 6+ years... )

Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 16

That would be terrific, if it's possible. Too much already has disappeared, but it would be good to preserve what we can for the future.

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Deep State Dave @dcgomez1.bsky.social · Nov 10

Our job today and tomorrow is the same as it’s always been—to be good, to be wise, to stand up for what’s right, to resist what is wrong and evil. Nothing changes that. Nothing exempts us from that. Nothing prevents us from doing that.

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 16

This betrays both our allies and our national interest. God help us all.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/u...

Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions

www.nytimes.com

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Diana Bolsinger @dianabolsinger.bsky.social · Aug 16

Not that I know of.

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