State-Private Networks and Intelligence Theory: From Cold War Liberalism to Neoconservatism

This book explores the neoconservative movement's support for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, tracing its origins to labor anti-communism and the Cold War. It argues that neoconservatives saw intelligence as a tool to protect the American state and counter Soviet influence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 221 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The United States neoconservative movement, as examined in this book, is argued to have been driven by an intelligence theory shaped by the policy struggles of the Cold War. The origins of neoconservative engagement with intelligence theory can be traced back to a tradition of labor anti-communism that emerged in the early 20th century and played a significant role in providing key allies to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) within the state-private networks of the Cold War era. As the Cold War liberalism began to unravel in the 1970s, the book explores the neoconservative response that influenced developments in United States intelligence policy, counterintelligence, and covert action. While the labor roots of neoconservatism are widely acknowledged, this new approach delves into the neoconservative literature on intelligence as evidence of a tradition rooted in the labor anti-communist self-image as allies rather than agents of the American state.

This book holds immense interest for students of intelligence studies, Cold War history, United States foreign policy, and international relations. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the neoconservative movement's relationship with intelligence theory, shedding light on the historical and political factors that shaped their approach to national security. By examining the origins of labor anti-communism and its impact on intelligence policy, the book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the Cold War era and its enduring legacy.

Moreover, the book's exploration of the neoconservative response to the challenges posed by the breakdown of Cold War liberalism and the erosion of state-private networks is particularly insightful. It sheds light on the strategies employed by neoconservatives to maintain their influence in American politics and foreign policy, and how they sought to shape intelligence policy to align with their ideological goals. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand the complex interplay between intelligence, politics, and international relations in the post-Cold War era.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367612061