Tobin Albanese
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Hi, I'm Tobin Albanese — a student, writer, thinker, and creator behind the blog Midnight Bureau.
This space is where I share my insights on politics, culture, and the ideas that inspire me every day. Through thoughtful analysis and personal reflections, I aim to explore the complexities of the world around us and encourage meaningful conversations.
In addition to the blog, this site also serves as a portfolio showcasing my current projects and work as I grow and learn in the fields I’m passionate about. Whether you’re here to read my latest thoughts or explore my portfolio, I hope you find something that resonates or sparks your curiosity.
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About Me
I’m a seeker of stories, a believer in growth, and someone who finds meaning in every question asked and every answer pursued
My name is Tobin Albanese, a small-town kid driven by the desire to make something meaningful of myself. Growing up was a bit of a rollercoaster, but through it all, my curiosity about the world never faded. As a child, I constantly wondered about everything, devouring books and asking questions about how things truly worked. This curiosity has been a constant companion, guiding me toward a career in political science and counterterrorism. Today, I’m focused on unraveling the complexities of our world & exploring the intersections of politics, culture, and human behavior. This journey is just beginning, and I invite you to discover the story behind my past, my goals, my passions, and what truly lies ahead not just for myself but the world around us.
More about me hereSpecial Focus
Specific topics I am working on currently.
Book Reviews

The Billion Dollar Spy
The true story of Adolf Tolkachev, an engineer who handed the CIA a treasure trove of Soviet avionic…

Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA
An award-winning, document-heavy critique of the CIA’s successes and failures from the Cold War onwa…

Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar
A gripping account of the Russian hacking group behind some of the most disruptive cyberattacks, and…

This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends
A deep dive into the zero-day market and the geopolitics of cyberweapons—where incentives, secrecy,…
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