John Kiriakou

Former CIA Officer and Investigative Expert
Author of The Reluctant Spy and Doing Time Like a Spy

A former CIA officer and senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this consultant brings unparalleled expertise in counterterrorism and intelligence operations. Instrumental in the 2002 capture of Abu Zubaydah, he later exposed the CIA’s torture program, becoming a whistleblower recognized for his integrity and courage. His accolades include the Callaway Award for Civic Courage, PEN Center USA’s First Amendment Award, and the Sam Adams Award for Integrity in Intelligence. The author of eight acclaimed books, he contributes deep insights into intelligence, ethics, and global security challenges.