r/craftofintelligence
A subreddit dedicated to global intelligence news, espionage, international affairs, geopolitics, security, counterterrorism, history…
How to think about r/craftofintelligence
This community focuses on global intelligence news, covering topics such as espionage, international affairs, geopolitics, security, and counterterrorism. It serves as a platform for intelligent discussion and analysis, attracting members who are keen on understanding the complexities of global security dynamics. The community is distinct for its emphasis on factual reporting and in-depth analysis, often sharing insights from reputable news sources and expert opinions.
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Audience
Members of this community tend to be well-informed individuals with a strong interest in intelligence and security matters. They often include professionals in related fields, academics, and enthusiasts who engage in discussions about current events and historical contexts. The vibe is generally serious and analytical, with participants valuing informed debate and critical thinking over casual banter.
Posting culture
The posting culture is characterized by a preference for high-quality, well-sourced content that stimulates thoughtful discussion. Posts that lack credible sources or are overly sensationalized tend to receive downvotes. Members frequently share articles from reputable news outlets and engage in discussions that analyze the implications of intelligence-related events. The community values regular contributions, but quality is prioritized over quantity.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize providing valuable insights and analysis rather than overt promotion. Sharing informative content, such as white papers or expert commentary on intelligence trends, can resonate well. However, members are generally hostile to blatant advertising or promotional tactics. Brands should aim to participate in discussions authentically, demonstrating expertise and a genuine interest in the topics at hand to build trust with the community.
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What r/craftofintelligence talks about
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Where the community looks
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Strongbow85
- u/mrkoot
- u/AutoModerator
- u/YohanAnthony
- u/SuccessfulOperation
- u/Barch3
- u/unknownuser105
- u/sageandonion
- u/TurretLauncher
- u/[deleted]
- u/FabianVillalobos_PhD
- u/GeopoliticalIrishLad
- u/homothebrave
- u/LtCmdrData
- u/CNIS-Azerbaijan-Baku
- u/givenmeup
- u/scientia_ipsa
- u/QuizmasterLaw
- u/Sp0ok_
- u/rgpreddit
- u/zg3cg
- u/wyldcat
- u/OvertOperator
- u/A_WASP_THAT_STINGS
- u/DrinkMoreCodeMore
- u/Bob108
- u/Motta_puffs
- u/TheRealJackRyan12
- u/spicymeetballz
- u/c0nv1ct77
- u/TheGreenBehren
- u/Any_Document5539
- u/Tasty_Warlock
- u/ItsTheTenthDoctor
- u/RasputinsAssassins
- u/HectorDesJean
- u/GladBag5424
- u/Impossible_Cookie602
- u/DissentingJay
- u/FollowCIA
- u/joodhaba
- u/BryanMichael5
- u/FlytrapPodcast
- u/rich116699
- u/Zealousideal-Ask4232
- u/No_Anybody_4529
- u/christina_honig
- u/Skidmarxist_leninist
- u/danielrosehill
- u/cognitiveinvestments
- u/indomitos
- u/financeboy0
- u/Pyropeace
- u/seedofcheif
- u/Creative_Law_1484
- u/inthethickofit54321
- u/Lady_of_chaos_us
- u/SSchopenhaure
- u/mongolars
- u/Yewleea
- u/martin_kun
- u/Longjumping_Coat1687
- u/Yrbiabot
- u/Sadiakhan24
- u/Particular_Brush7136
By votes
- u/Strongbow85
- u/mrkoot
- u/AutoModerator
- u/YohanAnthony
- u/SuccessfulOperation
- u/Barch3
- u/TurretLauncher
- u/unknownuser105
- u/sageandonion
- u/spicymeetballz
- u/Sp0ok_
- u/LtCmdrData
- u/CNIS-Azerbaijan-Baku
- u/FabianVillalobos_PhD
- u/rgpreddit
- u/c0nv1ct77
- u/givenmeup
- u/[deleted]
- u/homothebrave
- u/zg3cg
- u/wyldcat
- u/TheGreenBehren
- u/Any_Document5539
- u/Tasty_Warlock
- u/ItsTheTenthDoctor
- u/scientia_ipsa
- u/OvertOperator
- u/RasputinsAssassins
- u/HectorDesJean
- u/GeopoliticalIrishLad
- u/A_WASP_THAT_STINGS
- u/DrinkMoreCodeMore
- u/GladBag5424
- u/Impossible_Cookie602
- u/DissentingJay
- u/FollowCIA
- u/FlytrapPodcast
- u/joodhaba
- u/BryanMichael5
- u/rich116699
- u/Zealousideal-Ask4232
- u/No_Anybody_4529
- u/christina_honig
- u/Skidmarxist_leninist
- u/danielrosehill
- u/cognitiveinvestments
- u/financeboy0
- u/Pyropeace
- u/seedofcheif
- u/inthethickofit54321
- u/SSchopenhaure
- u/Bob108
- u/indomitos
- u/Creative_Law_1484
- u/Lady_of_chaos_us
- u/martin_kun
- u/TheRealJackRyan12
- u/mongolars
- u/Yewleea
- u/Longjumping_Coat1687
- u/Motta_puffs
- u/QuizmasterLaw
- u/Yrbiabot
- u/Sadiakhan24
- u/Particular_Brush7136
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Strongbow85
- u/mrkoot
- u/-Acta-Non-Verba-
- u/ekbravo
- u/CaptainWanWingLo
- u/samsquanch2000
- u/sephstorm
- u/Black_Cat_Fujita
- u/spooninacerealbowl
- u/drudgenator
- u/trubbel
- u/RusselNoahPeters
- u/NewAlexandria
- u/TurretLauncher
- u/alb1234
- u/exgiexpcv
- u/Lao_Shan_Lung
- u/tf9623
- u/SkippedBeat
- u/No-Station7152
- u/BigMacRedneck
- u/trollingguru
- u/RickyLim0828
- u/fuck_your_diploma
- u/possibilistic
- u/oax195
- u/ghosttrainhobo
- u/Welcomejeka5567
- u/CellWithoutCulture
- u/QryptoQid
- u/3_more_beers
- u/ATfox1991
- u/AffectionateWalk6101
- u/OnTheRoadToKnowWear
- u/Novemberai
- u/fordag
- u/Musclelikes567
- u/Falstaffe
- u/Cryptoclearance
- u/theAliasOfAlias
- u/jackalsclaw
- u/SummerBlonde2
- u/Atomic_Shaq
- u/fasterthanexpected20
- u/playaspec
- u/boadie
- u/EarthWindAndFire430
- u/hughk
- u/UrbanAbsconder
- u/madmadG
- u/NotYourSnowBunny
- u/Captainmanic
- u/duffmanhb
- u/GFZDW
- u/novosuccess
- u/nicgentile
- u/whnthynvr
- u/GrassyNotes
- u/Batt2020
- u/taptapper
- u/JackieQTreehorn
- u/DigMeTX
- u/ruttentuten69
- u/Macasumba
- u/fmayer60
- u/powersv2
- u/pandadan
- u/WayneJetSkii
- u/ArlosIIC
- u/joodhaba
- u/zulufux999
- u/biggameprogramming
- u/qxzsilver
- u/J0ofez
- u/LongevityInitiative
- u/cesrep
- u/0-ATCG-1
- u/Educational-Event981
- u/officernogentleman
By votes
- u/3_more_beers
- u/biggameprogramming
- u/[deleted]
- u/CaptainWanWingLo
- u/mrkoot
- u/-Acta-Non-Verba-
- u/samsquanch2000
- u/duffmanhb
- u/SkippedBeat
- u/ekbravo
- u/JackieQTreehorn
- u/DigMeTX
- u/exgiexpcv
- u/GFZDW
- u/whnthynvr
- u/QryptoQid
- u/NewAlexandria
- u/drudgenator
- u/AffectionateWalk6101
- u/spooninacerealbowl
- u/UrbanAbsconder
- u/joodhaba
- u/TurretLauncher
- u/alb1234
- u/BigMacRedneck
- u/Captainmanic
- u/Strongbow85
- u/sephstorm
- u/ghosttrainhobo
- u/Musclelikes567
- u/Welcomejeka5567
- u/SummerBlonde2
- u/playaspec
- u/madmadG
- u/GrassyNotes
- u/RusselNoahPeters
- u/Lao_Shan_Lung
- u/tf9623
- u/theAliasOfAlias
- u/boadie
- u/fmayer60
- u/0-ATCG-1
- u/trubbel
- u/Black_Cat_Fujita
- u/Cryptoclearance
- u/jackalsclaw
- u/Atomic_Shaq
- u/trollingguru
- u/possibilistic
- u/oax195
- u/fordag
- u/EarthWindAndFire430
- u/NotYourSnowBunny
- u/ruttentuten69
- u/WayneJetSkii
- u/zulufux999
- u/qxzsilver
- u/No-Station7152
- u/RickyLim0828
- u/OnTheRoadToKnowWear
- u/hughk
- u/novosuccess
- u/Macasumba
- u/powersv2
- u/ArlosIIC
- u/LongevityInitiative
- u/CellWithoutCulture
- u/ATfox1991
- u/Novemberai
- u/Falstaffe
- u/fasterthanexpected20
- u/nicgentile
- u/Batt2020
- u/taptapper
- u/pandadan
- u/J0ofez
- u/cesrep
- u/Educational-Event981
- u/officernogentleman
- u/fuck_your_diploma
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FAQ
r/craftofintelligence — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/craftofintelligence have?
r/craftofintelligence has approximately 35,607 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/craftofintelligence created?
r/craftofintelligence was created on March 29, 2016 (10 years ago).
What is r/craftofintelligence about?
This community focuses on global intelligence news, covering topics such as espionage, international affairs, geopolitics, security, and counterterrorism. It serves as a platform for intelligent discussion and analysis, attracting members who are keen on understanding the complexities of global security dynamics. The community is distinct for its emphasis on factual reportin…
What subreddits are similar to r/craftofintelligence?
Communities similar to r/craftofintelligence include r/newcoldwar, r/intelligencenews, r/counterintel_foreign, r/intelligence, r/activemeasures.
Who are the most active posters on r/craftofintelligence?
The most frequent posters on r/craftofintelligence include u/Strongbow85, u/mrkoot, u/AutoModerator.
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