What are sleeper cells?

The phrase "sleeper cells" has spread like wildfire across the media, so let's break down what they actually are (along with sleeper agents and sleeper spies). "Sleeper cell" got lots of use in the media following the 9/11 tragedy in 2001, and its use led, unfortunately, to spikes in racist and xenophobic behaviors. It's a good idea to make sure you know what sleeper cells actually are and their historical uses (hint: it's not like the movies). 00:00 Introduction: Sleeper cell talk in the media 00:30 The 2 types of intelligence agents 02:28 How sleeper agents and sleeper cells work 03:59 Fascinating examples of non-official agents 04:19 Conclusion Key sources for this video: Silent Warfare: Understanding the World of Intelligence https://www.google.co.jp/books/edition/Silent_Warfare/RNdxX5oGVysC?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover The Spy Museum: https://www.spymuseum.org/education-programs/spy-resources/espionage-facts/#:~:text=The%20Cambridge%20Five,UK%20and%20US%20intelligence%20communities. (BBC) Jack Barsky: The KGB spy who lived the American dream https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38846022 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaintokyo #sleepercells #uspolitics #definitions