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Tradecraft, tactics, and dirty tricks : Russian intelligence and Putin's secret war / Sean M. Wiswesser

Type de contenu
  • Texte
Type de médiation
  • sans médiation
Type de support
  • Volume
Titre(s)
  • Tradecraft, tactics, and dirty tricks : Russian intelligence and Putin's secret war / Sean M. Wiswesser
Auteur(s)
Publication
  • Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute press
Date de copyright
  • C 2026
Description matérielle
  • 1 volume (XVIII-263 pages) ; 23 cm
ISBN
  • 978-1-6824-7601-7
  • 1-68247-601-4
  • 979-8-89241-019-9
EAN
  • 9798892410199 broché
Autre variante du titre
  • [Russian intelligence and Putin's secret war.]
Classification décimale Dewey
  • 327.124 7
Note sur les bibliographies et les index
  • Bibliographie pages 235-246. Notes bibliographiques. Index
Note sur le contenu
  • Introduction Sluzhbi/Services: The Main Russian Intelligence Agencies,Their Residencies Abroad, and "A Day in the Life" of a Russian Intel Officer Obuchenie i Podgotovka: RIS Training and Preparation Nelegali/Illegals: The Pride of the Russian Intelligence Services Naruzhka/Surveillance Tainiki/RIS Street Tradecraft: Dead Drops, Agent Signals, and Other "Sticks and Bricks" Dirty Tricks: Double Agents, Useful Idiots, and Swallows Operativnaya Teknika/Operational Technology: Agent Communications and Technical Operations RIS Special Operations, Assassinations, and Wet Work Aktivniye Meropriyatiye/Active Measures A Case Study: The RIS in the Ukraine War Epilogue. "Hero Spies": Working with Russians Over a Career
Résumé ou extrait
  • "Step into the covert world of Russian espionage with this revealing insider's account of how the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) operate across the globe. Drawing on years of CIA field experience, Sean M. Wiswesser exposes the tactics, tradecraft, and mindset of the RIS -- making this a must-read for anyone fascinated by spies, sabotage, and the high-stakes intelligence war between Russia and the West. Unmask the shadowy world of Russian espionage with this riveting exploration of the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) and their global clandestine operations. With decades of experience as a CIA operations officer, author Sean M. Wiswesser takes readers deep into the heart of Maskirovka -- the Russian art of denial, deception, and manipulation. Using historical examples and firsthand accounts, this book reveals the tactics employed by the three main services of Russia's intelligence apparatus: the SVR, GRU, and FSB. Learn about the RIS' use of double agents, surveillance, and "street work," honeytraps, sabotage, active measures, assassinations, the RIS roles in the Russo-Ukraine War, and much more. Wiswesser's unparalleled expertise comes from years of sitting across from Russian intelligence officers, operating overseas, and using their own methods against them. As a member of the CIA's expert cadre in the Directorate of Operations, he worked closely with the U.S. intelligence community and foreign allies, gaining a unique perspective on the RIS' global reach. Now, he shares that knowledge in a candid, plain-speaking style designed to inform and galvanize readers from all walks of life. This book is more than an exposé -- it's a toolkit for understanding and countering the RIS' manipulative tactics. Wiswesser breaks down ten key elements of their tradecraft, offering invaluable insights to intelligence professionals, academics, business leaders, NGO workers, and private citizens alike. With a deep grounding in Russian language, culture, and intelligence traditions, he provides readers with the context they need to grasp the RIS' methods and motivations. Written for the general reader, this compelling account combines expert analysis with real-world stories, making it both accessible and deeply informative. Whether you're a practitioner in the field or simply curious about the world of espionage, the author's narrative will open your eyes to the global threat posed by Russian intelligence and equip you with the knowledge to recognize and resist their tactics. Prepare to be captivated, informed, and empowered." (éditeur)
  • "The aim of this book is to de-mask and unveil the RIS through historical examples, and actual episodes from the author's multi-decade experience working against the Russian intelligence services." (éditeur)
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