UID:
edocfu_9959237746102883
Umfang:
1 online resource (252 p.)
ISBN:
0-8047-9269-0
Inhalt:
Using espionage as a test case, The End of Intelligence criticizes claims that the recent information revolution has weakened the state, revolutionized warfare, and changed the balance of power between states and non-state actors-and it assesses the potential for realizing any hopes we might have for reforming intelligence and espionage. Examining espionage, counterintelligence, and covert action, the book argues that, contrary to prevailing views, the information revolution is increasing the power of states relative to non-state actors and threatening privacy more than secrecy. Arguing that in
Anmerkung:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front matter --
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Contents --
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Introduction --
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1. Intelligence, Information, Power --
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2. Espionage --
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3. Counterintelligence and Covert Action --
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4. Intelligence and Warfare --
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5. Intelligence and Irregular Warfare --
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6. Principals and Agents --
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Conclusion --
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Appendix A. Surprise and the Importance of an Information Advantage --
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Appendix B. Information and the Power of Nonstate Actors --
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Notes --
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Selected Bibliography --
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Index
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0-8047-9042-6
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1515/9780804792691
