Looking to get involved in political discourse this week?
From discussions on the history of espionage and the search for a CIA spy, here's a rundown of local events coming up in Washington this week that will get you connected to the wide world of civics and political engagement.
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'The Secret World: A History of Intelligence'
This afternoon: Christopher Andrew, former chair of the faculty of history at Cambridge University, discusses his book "The Secret World" at the Institute of World Politics. Andrew's book details the history of espionage, and the discussion will be moderated by Patricia Schouker.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th St. NW
Price: Free
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'The Hunt for and Identification of CIA Traitor Aldrich Ames'
Sandy Grimes, a 26-year veteran of the CIA's Clandestine Service, will offer a lecture on the search for a Soviet spy in the CIA in the 1990s. The individual was identified as CIA Case Officer Aldrich Ames, who was arrested in 1994.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th St. NW
Price: Free
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'The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast'
Journalist Michael Scott Moore will discuss his recent book, "The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast," at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting this Wednesday evening. In 2012, Moore came to the Pulitzer Center with a proposal for a project about piracy in Somalia. After embarking on the project, he was kidnapped and held for 32 months.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, 1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Price: Free
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