![]() ![]() ![]() The chapter on political intelligence operations is spectacular, and applies (unfortunately) as much today as it did when first written more than 45 years ago. He also explains why any country caught with its hand in an intelligence cookie jar must never admit it, but instead must go to great lengths to act nonchalant - and makes clear all nations have at some point done whatever it is the currently embarrassed one is denying, and all nations get found out now and then, so there's no point in getting too indignant. The author explains why and how allies spy on one another, and what the normal ground rules are, as opposed to spying on adversaries. ![]() It is not a book that teaches you how to use a cut-out, for example, but why, and what the pros and cons are of doing so. What a brilliant exploration of the theory and practicalities of espionage. I've just read the 1987 edition - and ordered the 2001 4th edition. _An updated version of the author Christopher Felix's inside look at international intelligence and secret operations based on his own experience in Hungary after World War 11.Ī brilliant and educated look at espionage ![]()
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