Speaker: Tom Eastwood

They were trusted insiders, an NSA communications specialist, a CIA officer, and an FBI agent who turned against their country in secret. This lecture investigates the actions of John Walker, Aldrich Ames, and Robert Hanssen, three of the most damaging spies in U.S. history. It examines their motives, methods, and the catastrophic consequences of their betrayals, which compromised national security and led to the deaths of American operatives. Through detailed analysis of their espionage careers and eventual capture, this presentation provides a sobering look at the vulnerabilities within U.S. intelligence and the high cost of treason.