The Rise and Fall of Intelligence JMG But that's only the beginning

But that's only the beginning

For this reason the editors have brought together this collection of intellectually stimulating articles

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The author's personalized narrative delves into the maneuverings behind the scenes of major political events: dealing with the disastrous Bay of Pigs episode in Cuba

and the institutions of the political system including the Revolutionary Guards and Assembly of Experts

The Rise and Fall of Intelligence JMG But that's only the beginningThis sweeping history of the development of professional, institutionalized intelligence examines the implications of the fall of the state monopoly on espionage today and beyond. During the Cold War, only the alliances clustered around the two superpowers maintained viable intelligence endeavors, whereas a century ago, many states could aspire to be competitive at these dark arts. Today, larger states have lost their monopoly on intelligence skills