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Our Mission

Eye Spy was established by Angelica Krystel von Kumberg to shed light on the history of intelligence, espionage, and covert operations across the globe. It is specifically designed for an academic audience and for those interested in engaging with the subject of intelligence. Our mission is to broaden the discourse of intelligence history, showcasing voices and perspectives from a variety of scholars from diverse backgrounds. As we grow, we aim to feature a diverse panel of experts, including PhD candidates specializing in different regions and historical periods, to provide comprehensive and nuanced analysis on this growing field. 

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We seek to provide insightful interviews by engaging with leading historians, practitioners and academics who specialize in the history of intelligence. This platform’s key goals are to keep intelligence historians updated on current trends in the field, and reflect on the importance of linking historical events to contemporary issues. 

 

Key Themes:

  • New and Upcoming Archival Revelations

  • The World of Intelligence and Academic Freedoms 

  • Global Perspectives and Transnational Trends 

  • Domestic versus Foreign Intelligence 

  • Intelligence in Wartime and Peacetime 

  • Women in Espionage 

  • Ethics of Intelligence 

  • The Future of Intelligence Studies 

  • Evolution of HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT… 

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Join us on Eye Spy as we uncover the untold stories and hidden histories of intelligence operations worldwide, connecting the past with the present and offer new insights into the world of espionage. 

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Krystel is a PhD student in Russian History at Stanford University. Her research focuses on the Cold War, political violence, and intelligence. 

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She graduated from Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program (M.A.) in May 2020 and earned her second Master's degree in Global, International and Comparative History in May 2023. She has worked as a research analyst in the counterterrorism field, as a columnist at the Georgetown Security Studies Review, and Editor-in-Chief of Georgetown's History Journal, The Footnote. 

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Recent Publications Include: 

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“Operation Gladio: The Two Italies and the Years of Lead.” In: Marton, P., Thomasen, G., Békés, C., Rácz, A. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Non-State Actors in East-West Relations. Palgrave Macmillan. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05750-2_65-1. 

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“Sandarmokh: Excavating and Resurrecting Memories in the Forest of Faces.” In “Erasing Memories: The Suppression of Civic Commemorative Initiatives in Modern Russia,” Stanford US Russia Forum, May 31 2024, https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/usrussia/publication/erasing-memories-suppression-civic-commemorative-initiatives-modern-russia. 

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