David McCloskey

Former CIA analyst and author

Washington, D.C., USA

About David

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and author of several spy thrillers. His books have been praised for their realistic portrayal of espionage and intelligence work. McCloskey has also written for various publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Foreign Affairs.

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'The Persian' is a spy thriller written by former CIA analyst David McCloskey

NPR's Book of the Day•Oct 15, 2025•9:07•guest

48. CIA, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified

The Rest Is Politics: US•Dec 11, 2024•10:19•guest