Overview
The global stage is increasingly influenced by the pivotal role of secret intelligence and secret services, especially given the growing complexities of international conflicts. The global stage is increasingly influenced by the pivotal role of secret intelligence and secret services, especially given the growing complexities of international conflicts. The significance of clandestine operations, such as subversion, disinformation, and covert political actions, is undeniable in shaping outcomes in war, diplomacy, and national security. The urgency of understanding this dynamic has been underscored by major events, including Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This event highlighted the proactive stance of allied intelligence agencies, who leveraged declassified intelligence to counteract Russian strategies effectively in near real-time. Additionally, the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, mirroring the unforeseen nature of the Yom Kippur War attacks, has reignited discussions on intelligence failures, reminiscent of those following 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. This anthology aims to offer timely insights into the intricate relationship between secret intelligence and current conflicts, emphasizing the critical need for adept intelligence capabilities in navigating the challenges of today's geopolitical landscape.
Full Product Details
Author: Matthew Hefler ,
Sara Bush Castro ,
Michael Goodman ,
Calder Walton
Publisher: Stolpe Publishing
Imprint: Stolpe Publishing
Weight: 0.740kg
ISBN: 9789189882157
ISBN 10: 9189882156
Pages: 229
Publication Date: 04 October 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Sara Bush Castro, Associate Professor of History at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, and President, Society for Intelligence History. Michael Goodman, Professor of Intelligence and International Affairs and former Head of the Department of War Studies, Director of the King’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence and Official Historian of the UK’s Joint Intelligence Committee. Calder Walton, Historian and Assistant Director of the Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Suzanne Raine, Visiting Professor in the Department of War Studies, King’s College London, and Deputy Chair of the Imperial War Museum. Philip H J Davies, Professor of Intelligence Studies at Brunel University London and Director of the Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies.
