An Interview With Ret. DSS Special Agent Cody Perron: Marine, Diplomatic Security Agent, and National Security Advocate

An Interview With Ret. DSS Special Agent Cody Perron: Marine, Diplomatic Security Agent, and National Security Advocate

Author: Semaj McDowell December 8, 2022 Duration: 1:34:41

Join the Geopolitical Pivot cast as we interview Retired Diplomatic Security Special Agent Cody Perron in a blockbuster episode highlighting his impressive background in the Marines and Diplomatic Security, education background, current geopolitical trend analysis and implications of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Perron's current Bureau of School Security initiative for domestic school security, and his book entitled "Agents Unknown: True Stories of Life as a Special Agent in the Diplomatic Security Service".

Definitely an interview you do want to miss! Definitely recommend giving a follow and taking a listen to Cody Perron on his podcast and Instagram "Off The X", join his patreon, and give a Twitter follow!

The Geopolitical Pivot thanks Cody Perron for his time to join us for this episode! Enjoy!


The Geopolitical Pivot, hosted by Semaj McDowell, is for anyone trying to make sense of the profound shifts reshaping our world. It moves beyond daily headlines to examine the deeper historical currents and strategic decisions that are dismantling the old, American-led order and forging a new, complex, and multi-polar international system. Each episode is a deep dive into the forces-political, economic, and historical-that explain our current moment. You'll hear detailed analysis on how decades of policy and conflict have led us here, and thoughtful exploration of the possible futures that lie ahead. This podcast doesn't offer simple answers but provides the context needed to understand the great transition of our age. It’s an essential guide for parsing the constant flux of global power, asking not just "how did we get here?" but crucially, "where do we go from here?" Tune in for a rigorous, engaging, and necessary conversation about the defining geopolitical journey of the 21st century.
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