The Dulles Brothers: Espionage and Influence

This chapter explores the early careers of the Dulles brothers, focusing on their connections with influential figures and their roles in significant historical events such as U.S. foreign policy during the Panama Canal negotiations. It discusses the romanticization of espionage, drawing parallels between spies and societal portrayals of lawbreakers, while detailing Alan Dulles’s questionable decisions during World War One. Additionally, the chapter examines the intersections of corporate interests and government interventions in Latin America, revealing how the Dulles brothers shaped American foreign policy through their actions and ideologies.