REVEALED: MI6 ran a molehunt in the 1990s after a CIA lead that the Russians had recruited an MI6 officer. Fears were of 'another Philby'. The hunt went on for years and was ultimately labelled 'inconclusive'. More details in the "The Spy in the Archive" - out in the UK next week

The struggle for control of the Arctic is accelerating - and riskier than ever. As the battle for one of the world’s coldest places heats up, an increasingly fragile security balance may be breaking down, leading to an escalating arms race.

More detail on the mole hunt I revealed in my book "The Spy in the Archive" - from @nickhopkinsnews .

If you've enjoyed our @triclassified series on the CIA hunt for bin Laden, a reminder there's bonus material for Declassified Club members, including an interview with a CIA officer deeply involved in the hunt and our take on the film Zero Dark Thirty.

RT @ColdWarPod: I had a great chat with @gordoncorera about his latest book #thespyinthearchive. @coldwarpod episode comes out this Satur….

A review of the Spy in the Archive from @GillHistory "Corera’s in-depth account of Mitrokhin’s career and character, and analysis of what drove his defection, tells us much that is new and illuminating. Mitrokhin was a complicated and conflicted man" .

A lot of history separates the first C from the newest. I’m not sure Blaise Metreweli shares all of Mansfield Cumming’s eccentricities - such as riding round the office on a kids scooter. Other aspects of the business have not changed though….

Blaise Metreweli appointed next Chief of MI6. With field experience in the Middle East (and Whitehall) and focus on technology (she’s currently Q) it’s a sign that in turbulent times an understanding of professional spy skills and how to maintain them in the digital age are vital

“One of the most consequential Russian defectors in history was turned away several times by the US before he was eventually accepted by Britain.” A @shaunwalker7 story on my book “The Spy in the Archive” looks at how the CIA turned away Mitrokhin.

RT @olliewcq: Fascinating to chat with @gordoncorera on the @AspectsHistory pod today discussing Vasili Mitrokhin and his plan to take down….

RT @WmCollinsBooks: Happy publication day to @gordoncorera THE SPY IN THE ARCHIVE is out today 🕵️‍♂️. Discover the incredible true story of….

Always a bit nervous for first book reviews and particularly when I saw this one was by Professor Christopher Andrew who worked with Mitrokhin so something of a relief to read it. The Spy in the Archive by Gordon Corera: 4-star review

RT @thetimes: Gordon Corera’s The Spy in the Archive is a striking memorial to Vasili Mitrokhin, the KGB archivist who smuggled out of Russ….

How did MI6 exfiltrate former KGB archivist Vasili Mitrokhin using a yellow minibus? And how did it nearly go wrong? The story - told for the first time on @triclassified this week with the full detail in "The Spy in the Archive" out in the UK next week.

RT @WmCollinsBooks: Finished copies of @gordoncorera new book THE SPY IN ARCHIVE are in and looking gorgeous! 😍. From the co-host of hit po….

This week on @triclassified a very special story for me - that of Vasili Mitrokhin, the archivist who escaped with the KGB's deepest secrets thanks to a wild MI6 exfiltration. It's the subject of my book "The Spy in the Archive" out next week -

RT @triclassified: 🚨NEW EPISODE🚨. The Legacy of Edward Snowden (Ep 6). Join @mccloskeybooks and @gordoncorera in the final instalment of th….

RT @CWBookshop: We're *very* excited to be bringing you an event with journalist, author & @triclassified co-host @gordoncorera on Monday 9….

I also get the chance to reveal a small clandestine mission of my own in the margins of the story. And if you want to binge all 6 (!) then we've just launched the 'The Declassified club' where early access is one of the many benefits.

Snowden's actions left a lasting legacy in the relationship between citizens, governments and tech companies. And his own journey ends up in Moscow. The first two episodes are out now.