Tim Bosch is the former Deputy Director of Operations for the Dutch Intelligence Service, where he served for 21 years. His extensive career journey included a shift from working in the agency's technical department to becoming a case officer, eventually rising to a top executive position. The interview explores his unique path, from his early life and military service to his current work advising on security sector reform and geopolitical issues with his company, the Bird Watcher Group.

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00:00 Start
01:01 The Origin Story: Early Life
07:02 Transition to Intelligence Services
10:26 History of Dutch Intelligence
25:20 Intelligence Officer Training
31:07 Shift from Tech to Case Officer
39:29 First Overseas Assignment
42:53 Breaking Up Terror Plots
54:00 Transition to Management/Deputy Director
1:02:11 Retirement and Founding a Company
1:18:59 Top European Intelligence Agency

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Inside Dutch Intel & the Fight Against Russia | Tim Bosch | Ep. 374

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