JOURNAL ARTICLE

Spying in south Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's secret Cold War.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2025, v. 101, n. 3. P. 1165 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lomas, Dan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the implications of India's intelligence activities, particularly in relation to its historical partnerships with Western intelligence agencies during the Cold War. It highlights a recent case in which a former Indian intelligence officer was charged in the U.S. for a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh activist, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding India's treatment of Sikh dissidents. The work of Paul McGarr is emphasized, detailing how British and U.S. intelligence operations in post-colonial India were often counterproductive, leading to increased Soviet influence and a culture of conspiracism within India. The article concludes that while these intelligence partnerships had their benefits, they frequently resulted in unintended negative consequences for India's political landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2025/05, Vol. 101, Issue 3, p1165
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiaf083
  • Accession Number:185321166
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