num_pages: 432
description: Failure to foresee and defend against recent terrorist attacks has drawn unprecedented public attention to modern-day global espionage. From the CIA's involvement in the Middle East and various aspects of European, Asian and African politics, to FBI agents releasing highly classified national security information to Russia, this compelling reference source contains over 500 entries covering every aspect of modern-day espionage. It is the ultimate guide for journalists, researchers, and anyone with an interest in this highly topical, controversial and emotive subject. Includes investigation into the CIA's failure to foresee recent terrorist attacks against the US Entries also cover aspects of counter-terrorism, including funding and commercial terrorism Biographies of spies, politicians and diplomats Key historical events and scandals Terminology and equipment explained
language: English
title: Espionage: Spies and Secrets
titlecomplete: Espionage: Spies and Secrets
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 13
publisher: Virgin Pub