JOURNAL ARTICLE

question of standing: the history of the CIA.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2023, v. 99, n. 1. P. 379 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lomas, Dan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones's latest book, which provides an overview of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from its inception to the present, coinciding with the agency's 75th anniversary. A key theme is the CIA's effectiveness, which Jeffreys-Jones argues has been influenced by its relationship with the White House and its standing in U.S. society. The book highlights the controversial aspects of the CIA's covert actions and their impact on America's international reputation, while also acknowledging the agency's core function of intelligence collection. Although the work offers valuable insights into the CIA's history, it is noted that it does not serve as a comprehensive account and may overemphasize certain narratives at the expense of others. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2023/01, Vol. 99, Issue 1, p379
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiac285
  • Accession Number:161586131
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