How CIA Black Ops Actually Work (Video)

This is a 22 January 2026 published video from Insider. The host talks with John Kirakou,a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer specializing in counter-terrorism. He was named the Chief of CIA Counterterrorism Operations in Pakistan in 2002.
Kiriakou speaks to Business Insider about how the CIA recruits foreign agents to spy for the United States, their bunker raid tactics, and how they track and hunt terrorists. He goes into detail about how he captured notorious al-Qaeda members and how he survived an assassination attempt. Kiriakou also reveals the specific CIA training that he went through to become an officer — such as training in weapons handling and defensive driving. Additionally, Kiriakou was an early whistleblower on the CIA’s torture program. After retiring, Kiriakou has become a consultant and media commentator. He has written several books about his experiences at the CIA, as well as hosting several weekly podcasts.
https://youtu.be/Pcfwx50zl40
00:00 – Intro
00:31 – The Risks
06:15 – The Recruitment
12:12 – Secret Meetings
14:36 – Double Agents
20:06 – Evading Capture
24:02 – The Missions
30:38 – The Raids
32:23 – Interrogations
34:10 – The Torture
42:12 – The Fallout
44:13 – The Training
51:10 – The Future
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