New books by Irene Vega, Tim Weiner chronicle changes to federal agencies under Trump
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Evolving Espionage: The CIA Under Strain
This chapter examines Tim Weiner's insights on the CIA's challenges during the Trump administration, focusing on the impact of technological advancements on covert operations. It highlights the contrasting espionage strategies of the U.S., China, and Russia while reflecting on historical intelligence dynamics and the contentious relationship between the agency and presidential powers. The discussion underscores the anxiety within the CIA regarding ideological pressures and the potential erosion of intelligence integrity in an increasingly autocratic environment.
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