communication

Aggression management is a de-escalation skill for operatives. It helps defuse potentially dangerous situations before they escalate...

Mastering the art of being a “gray man” involves blending into social situations seamlessly, ensuring you remain...

Signals Intelligence, commonly referred to as SIGINT, is a critical facet of intelligence operations, focusing on the...

Also known as counter-scamming, is a clever way to turn the tables on fraudsters. It requires a...

Staying sharp and thinking straight, even when you’re a few cocktails in, is a vital social tradecraft...

In covert operations, business and everyday normal life, an adversary’s vanity can be a potent weapon to...

One of the most lessons in communicational tradecraft is to never waste your breath arguing with someone...

Negotiation often involves more than meets the eye, with tradecraft and deceptive tactics playing a crucial role...

Mastering the art of small talk is a critical skill for operatives, turning seemingly trivial conversations into...

In the high-stakes game of negotiations, mastering the art of leverage is pivotal to maneuver and control...

A technique to protect sensitive information by convincing oneself — and consequently their interrogators — that they...

Exploring the art of psychological anchoring on how operatives can subtly influence decisions and behaviors of people,...