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The Handbook of African Intelligence Cultures

Ryan Shaffer editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:15th Feb '23

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National intelligence cultures are shaped by their country’s history and environment. This book examines the national intelligence cultures of Africa. Focusing on nearly sixty countries, the volume offers a concise account of African intelligence and security services by examining the environmental factors that informs the countries’ intelligence cultures. The chapters address each countries’ history, national and international settings, ethnic and religious groups, the legal framework for intelligence, and key intelligence events. They also look at the intelligence cycle, including describing the consumers of intelligence and targets, as well as resources and reputation. Each chapter is written by an expert with detailed knowledge of the countries’ intelligence agencies. The authors explore the factors that shape how intelligence services in Africa are structured and operate as well as how the services’ role in security and government. For the first time, African intelligence and security is front-and-center in a handbook that examines the issues that influence intelligence operations and collection, and how the intelligence services shape African governments and society.

ISBN: 9781538159972

Dimensions: 236mm x 159mm x 55mm

Weight: 1497g

832 pages