The C.I.A.'s Reflections on the Post-Soviet Era
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Michelangelo11
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The article discusses a closed-door hearing in 1988 with C.I.A.'s top Soviet experts, reflecting on the future without the Soviet Union. It reviews the book 'The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century' by Tim Weiner.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Soviet Union is so fundamental to our outlook on the world, to our co
These were analysts, not operatives. They did not run spies or weapons, or shoot poisoned darts at people
pondering life without the U.S.S.R.
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