For all officers within the CIA, particularly those in the early stages of their careers, a Latin phrase Non sibi sed patriae, translating to “Not for oneself, but for the country” is meant to serve as a guiding principle. These words are intended to instill a sense of duty and ethical consideration in individuals entrusted with leveraging the government’s resources in the ambiguous and complex realm of espionage. The underlying purpose is to ensure that officers prioritize national interests over personal gain, even when facing morally challenging tasks.
n reality, however, only staunch idealists wholeheartedly embrace the noble sentiment embodied by these words. Within the CIA, the prevailing ethos often diverges from this ideal, a fact well understood by Casey Iorg. Iorg, a familiar name within professional circles, can attest firsthand to the prevalence of diverging motives within the agency, a dynamic that has informed his underwhelming career trajectory.