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@jrogg.bsky.social

Historian, academic, fisherman. “Better to be a poor fisherman than to meddle with the government of men.” —Georges Danton

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Jeffrey Rogg - American Grand Strategy Join the Program in American Grand Strategy on February 19 for a conversation with historian Jeffrey Rogg about his recent book, The Spy and the State:…

How did the role of intelligence in American grand strategy evolve over US history? If you’re in the Research Triangle area next week, join me at Duke Program in American in Grand Strategy!

ags.duke.edu/event/jeffre...

09.02.2026 14:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Intelligence history is American history! Honored to be a finalist for such a prestigious prize and on America’s 250th, too!
@cphatsmu.bsky.social
@socintelhist.bsky.social

06.02.2026 20:13 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Operation Absolute Resolve was a resounding success for American intelligence. But the real test of resolve is just beginning…

Some thoughts on how US intelligence can help stabilize post-Maduro Venezuela:

09.01.2026 14:38 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Part 1: America Goes to War On December 7, 1941, a surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor stuns the nation. In this episode, we explore the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and its impact on the American intelligence community, the c...

What was American intelligence doing—and not doing—ahead of Pearl Harbor? Learn more in the first episode of this sweeping podcast series from the @wwiimuseum.bsky.social on intelligence and special operations in the Second World War:

www.nationalww2museum.org/war/podcasts...

18.09.2025 18:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The partisan politicization of intelligence needs to stop. This is the most important piece I’ve written, and history every American needs to know:

11.09.2025 12:13 — 👍 14    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence Amazon.com: The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence (Audible Audio Edition): Jeffrey P Rogg, Kyle Tait, Dreamscape Media: Books

Good news for audiobook fans: @jrogg.bsky.social 's marvelous history of US intel is now available from Audible:
www.amazon.com/Spy-State-Hi...

26.08.2025 16:10 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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Intel – Secrets and Civil Liberties What does it mean to live in a country that values both freedom and secrecy? Intelligence work is often hidden in the shadows—but its impact shapes every facet of our public and private lives. We c…

Our own @jrogg.bsky.social, discussing the interrelationship between intelligence and civil liberties--not to mention his super new book, The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence: boundbythecloak.com/2025/07/09/i...

11.07.2025 03:18 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Are you an Intelligence Studies authors and editors interested in discussing your work? Why not apply to join the author's panel during the joint IAFIE conference in Aranjuez-Madrid, Spain, September 9-11, 2025.

Please contact Dr. William Spracher, at spracherw@yahoo.com for more information.

07.06.2025 16:16 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

Is intelligence un-American? Here is my conversation with @ajkeen.bsky.social!

17.05.2025 18:15 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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A book talk at the Spy Museum was a dream come true! For those interested in American intelligence history, the talk will be on the museum’s YouTube page and the book is available now in hardcover or on Kindle!

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16.05.2025 14:16 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

Thank you Fraser for the kind words! I hope that some of my ideas about civil-intelligence relations can help with comparative studies of intelligence and that the book is a useful study of American intelligence for students, scholars, and interested readers outside the US!

15.05.2025 12:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The Spy and the State Is the US intelligence community’s greatest struggle with the American people, who expect it to keep them safe but not at the cost of their liberty and principles? Join Dr. Jeffrey P. Rogg, author of ...

A reminder that our own @jrogg.bsky.social will be discussing his new book on U.S. intelligence history at the International Spy Museum this evening, both in person and live-streamed. It will be 6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST:

www.spymuseum.org/calendar/the...

14.05.2025 15:53 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

Delighted to see @theatlantic.com cover my book, The Spy and the State, and its central question. The book is out now! a.co/d/9DWUcpO

12.05.2025 00:07 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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The Spy and the State Is the US intelligence community’s greatest struggle with the American people, who expect it to keep them safe but not at the cost of their liberty and principles? Join Dr. Jeffrey P. Rogg, author of ...

Please join us online or in person on May 14th for the International Spy Museum's online program featuring our own @jrogg.bsky.social and Nicholas Reynolds discussing The Spy and the State, Jeff's new history of U.S. intelligence. It's going to be fascinating!

www.spymuseum.org/calendar/the...

03.05.2025 00:12 — 👍 92    🔁 20    💬 0    📌 0
Jeffrey Rogg | THE SPY AND THE STATE Eventbrite - Oxford Commons Hospitality Company presents Jeffrey Rogg | THE SPY AND THE STATE - Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Oxford Exchange, Tampa, FL. Find event and ticket information.

Spies in Tampa Bay?! As a Tampa native, I looked for spy stories from the area as I was writing my book on American intelligence. I am excited to share these stories and more in front of a hometown crowd at the Oxford Exchange on Sunday, May 18, from 3:30-5pm.

www.eventbrite.com/e/jeffrey-ro...

28.04.2025 23:05 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you Matthew!

25.04.2025 14:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks Mark! Look forward to seeing you!

24.04.2025 21:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you Fraser! Please let me know what you think of the book!

24.04.2025 21:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Spy and the State Is the US intelligence community’s greatest struggle with the American people, who expect it to keep them safe but not at the cost of their liberty and principles? Join Dr. Jeffrey P. Rogg, author of ...

Join me at the #spymuseum May 14 from 6:30-8pm for a conversation with my friend, former CIA officer & historian, and bestselling author Nicholas Reynolds. Registration is FREE! The event is also hybrid, so you can tune in virtually for free, too!

www.spymuseum.org/calendar/the...

22.04.2025 18:14 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 0
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The CIA intelligence analyst: views from the inside Published in Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (Ahead of Print, 2025)

Next up we have Jeff Rogg (@jrogg.bsky.social) with an insightful review of George and Levine's The CIA Intelligence Analyst: Views from the Inside www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

22.04.2025 11:44 — 👍 6    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations, @markstout.bsky.social, not to mention Debra Bauer, James Lockhart, Mark E. Grotelueschen @jrogg.bsky.social, and Michael Warner. A super discussion of an excellent book.

21.04.2025 18:37 — 👍 18    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence [Rogg, Jeffrey P.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence

Celebrating the upcoming release of our own @jrogg.bsky.social 's magnum opus, The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence.
www.amazon.com/Spy-State-Hi...

17.04.2025 16:24 — 👍 80    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 2

It’s a fantastic book and invaluable contribution to the field!

21.04.2025 17:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0