Dexter Ingram and The Spy Archive

History books lie. Not always intentionally—sometimes the truth is just locked away in forgotten archives or purposely buried in redacted files. Behind every major world event lurks a shadow narrative. The "official story" you learned? That's the magician's trick designed to distract you from the real power players. Wars don't just happen. Revolutions aren't spontaneous. Technological breakthroughs rarely come from lone geniuses working in garages. The backroom deals, the midnight defections, the calculated betrayals—these are what actually shape our world—not the polished versions fed to the public. 

On Saturday, November 22nd at 10AM, we invite members to join Dexter Ingram, SPY Advisory Board member, as he leads a formal discussion in the Museum’s Theater from 10 to 10:30 AM on his new book, The Spy Archive. This will be followed by coffee and pastries and an opportunity to chat with Dexter and members of the Spy Museum team. Dexter will also be available for book signing from 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Be sure to purchase your book here ahead of time, or day-of in the Spy Museum Store while supplies last! 

Dexter Ingram is a counterterrorism and counter WMD strategist with over 25 years of experience. His field experience spans multiple continents-from coordinating counterterrorism efforts at INTERPOL in Lyon, France; to leading U.S. interagency delegations to Asia and Africa focusing on nuclear proliferation deterrence; to serving as an advisor in Afghanistan's volatile Helmand Province. Dexter has assembled one of the most impressive private spy collections outside government archives. He currently serves on the boards of the International Spy Museum; Real Spy Comics; and the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education Center. Dexter is the founder of IN Network, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring promising young minds interested in careers in national security. Through his Substack, Code Name Citizen, he explores espionage history and draws connections between past intelligence operations and today's evolving national security challenges.  

This event is free of charge and open exclusively to Spy Museum members. You can join SPY as a member online or by calling 202.654.2840.

The Spy Museum does not endorse, approve, or support the opinions stated by guest speakers. Statements made by speakers do not represent the position or opinion of the International Spy Museum.