Tensions rise between Turkey's Erdogan and Russia's Putin over Crimea

Putin seized Crimea from the Ukrainians and now Turkey would like to seize Crimea from Putin. Why? Follow the money... Brad Johnson provides his expertise in international affairs to this escalating situation.

Brad Johnson retired as a Senior Operations Officer and Chief of Station with the Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations after 25 years. Having served domestically and abroad, many assignments included areas of armed conflict. He served overseas in direct support of the War Against Terrorism and he took multiple assignments overseas as Chief of Station.

A certified senior expert in counterintelligence, surveillance and surveillance detection, his proven expertise in dangerous operational environments included the highest level of training available in the USG and globally. His tradecraft expertise was honed in dangerous, difficult, and restrictive operational environments.

Brad is an enrolled member of The Cherokee Nation, a Federally Recognized Tribe.