[AIN] WP/WARRICK/RUSSIA-SYRIA

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• Document Creation Date: July 11, 2023
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• Case Number: F-2013-02657
• Publication Date: September 3, 2013

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Joby,
Hope this helps,
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Got it, Joby, thanks! I'll run this by the experts and see what we might be able to provide.
Best,
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G'day,
Sorry to be dropping this on you on a particularly busy Friday. It can definitely wait 'til next week, but I wanted to make
sure you had plenty of time to reach out to analysts there, as we had discussed. We're on track to publish in the middle
of next week.
Here's the synopsis on the Russian arms thing, confidentially:
It is generally known that Russia is providing major support for the Assad regime, but the specifics�what kind of
support, and how it is delivered�have been little-discussed in the open-source world.
We've been able to gain some insight into the specifics, through analyzing shipping data and getting a few additional
details from foreign governments that track this stuff. We'd love to know what your analysts think of the conclusions
we've reached, below. Any corrections, additions or context would be greatly appreciated.
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There's some additional fine detail, but these are the salient points. Would especially appreciate knowing if you think
we're off-base on any of the above.
Again, I really appreciate this. I realize the Washington Post may not be the most popular news organization in the IC
world today..; -)
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Joby
Joby Warrick
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That's perfectly fine by us. I'll share your synopsis with just a couple experts in the building and we can touch base once
I've received their input.
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Thanks, that's great news. Maybe the easiest thing would-be to send a synopsis via email? Then we can discuss
either by phone, or in person if that's a good option..
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Joby,
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On your second question, no guarantees, of course, but it seems we may be able to provide some feedback on your
Russian arms supply data if you choose to send it our way. What we can guarantee is that we'll treat it close-hold.
Thanks!
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Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:46 AM
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'morning all,
Got something for today and a broader topic to chew on that's a couple of days out.
For today, we're re-evaluating the concerns about a possible Syrian BW program, in addition to the known CW
capability. As you know, various published reports by the IC have referred to R&D and a possible capability to make
offensive biological agents. In visiting two of Syria's neighbors last week I was told by government officials that the
assessment has become more firm � i.e., the consensus holds that that Syria developed at least small quantities of
anthrax agent in addition to CW. My question: Does the US IC share that view? And if so, does this affect our
calculations about risks going forward? Any comments or context would be greatly appreciated.
For later: We've been working for several weeks on trying to map out how Russia supplies arms and other goods to its
Syrian ally. We've acquired some interesting data that points to specific ports and shipping lines, and a particularly heavy
flow of supplies to Syria in early 2013. I'd like to be able to share this data confidentially with you or a relevant analyst to
see if our findings are consistent with what the agency believes to be true. Any thoughts on whether the agency might
be willing/able to accommodate something like that? Even if 'off-the-record?'
Much appreciated,
Joby
Joby Warrick
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