67. A Tale of Two Spies: The former heads of MI5 and MI6 on the Iraq War, double agents, and the IRA
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Espionage Fiction, Real-Life Operations, and Organizational Shifts
Exploring the historical significance of intelligence work, this chapter delves into the interplay between espionage fiction and real-life intelligence operations, highlighting critical moments like Operation Mincemeat and the Able Archer exercise. It discusses the post-9/11 changes in priorities and resource allocation within SIS (MI6) focusing on counterterrorism efforts, and emphasizes the challenges faced in maintaining expertise in regions like China and the Middle East while balancing government oversight.
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