Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Metropolitan Club, a traditional meeting point for politicians, CIA officials, lobbyists and corporate consultants.
Washington has a number of members-only organisations that cater to the rich and powerful, such as the University Club and the Cosmos Club (IO, 02/12/22). At the pinnacle is the Metropolitan Club, which the New York Times once described as the city's "oldest and most exclusive" club. A well-known gathering spot for government officials, lobbyists, and

