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Investigative journalist Grey has his finger on the pulse of all things
espionage. While explaining the changes in the spying world since the
end of the Cold War, he delves deeply into the strengths and weaknesses
of the industry and discloses previously unknown events. Grey understands his subject intimately, and
he sees the dangers of spies who might turn, go rogue, or actually
influence their subjects. He alerts us to the problems with relying on
human intelligence without signals intelligence (communications) and
vice versa. Is it worth the trouble, and will it help? Grey believes
that spying can be successful as a last resort; it's invaluable during
war but often counterproductive in peacetime. The author has answers,
but he also has many questions, all of them food for thought. A
comprehensive, intelligent look at the evolving world of spies.--Kirkus
