Secrets of Project Azorian

This chapter dives into the CIA's ambitious yet controversial mission to recover a sunken Soviet submarine during the Cold War, examining the complexities and diminishing strategic value of the operation. It highlights the media's role, particularly journalist Seymour Hersh's involvement and the emergence of the Glomar response, while revealing the murky interactions between various governmental agencies. The narrative intertwines espionage, corruption, and the public's growing awareness of this covert operation, all set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.