Bridge in the Parks: The Five Eyes and Cold War Counter-Intelligence

The Five Eyes intelligence network was established in the 1940s and includes Australia,Britain,Canada,New Zealand,and the United States. In The Bridge in the Parks, intelligence scholars present case studies detailing the successes and struggles their countries experienced in Cold War counter-intelligence, using newly declassified documents. The studies highlight how intelligence history is more nuanced than it has often been portrayed, and nothing is ever entirely as it seems.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 266 pages
\n Publication date: 06 August 2021
\n Publisher: University of Toronto Press
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The Five Eyes intelligence network, established in the 1940s, comprises Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. This alliance played a crucial role in shaping domestic and international security decisions during the Cold War era, yet a significant portion of the intelligence history of these countries remains largely unknown. In the book "The Bridge in the Parks," intelligence scholars from across the Five Eyes gather to present case studies that delve into the diverse successes and challenges their countries encountered in the realm of Cold War counter-intelligence. These case studies draw upon newly declassified documents covering various topics such as civil liberties, agent handling, wiretapping, and international relations. Collectively, these studies shed light on the intricate nature of Cold War intelligence history, revealing that it is far more complex and multifaceted than commonly portrayed. As in the world of intelligence, nothing is ever as straightforward as it appears.

The Five Eyes intelligence network, comprising Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States, was established in the 1940s. This alliance played a pivotal role in shaping domestic and international security decisions during the Cold War era. However, a significant portion of the intelligence history of these countries remains largely unknown. In the book "The Bridge in the Parks," intelligence scholars from across the Five Eyes gather to present case studies that delve into the diverse successes and challenges their countries encountered in the realm of Cold War counter-intelligence. These case studies draw upon newly declassified documents covering various topics such as civil liberties, agent handling, wiretapping, and international relations. Collectively, these studies shed light on the intricate nature of Cold War intelligence history, revealing that it is far more complex and multifaceted than commonly portrayed. As in the world of intelligence, nothing is ever as straightforward as it appears.

\n Weight: 416g\n
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781487523718\n \n