Pender, Lionel. The Spy Game: International and Military Intelligence. Part of the Law Enforcement and Intelligence Gathering series. 104p ISBN 978-1-5081-0370-7. Available at 327.12 SPY on the library shelves.
When we think of intelligence gathering operations, what comes to mind are movies like James Bond or Mission Impossible. The reality of spying, however, is rather more mundane and relies more on satellites, communication interceptions, and analysis of open sources than deep infiltration in enemy organizations. That is not to say that spying is not essential to secure a nation’s secrets and discover what others are up to. The vast trove of information available necessitate a committed and dedicated organization that is also subject to oversight to ensure that it does not exceeds its mandate.
This book explores how intelligence operations are conducted, who conducts them, and what technologies they use to achieve their objectives. The history of spy organizations is reviewed, and the variety of types and sources of intelligence is explored. Three of the world’s most extensive intelligence systems are also discussed. Readers interested in the secretive world of intelligence gathering will appreciate the level of details provided in this book.
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