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Principled Spying: The Ethics of Secret Intelligence

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In the wake of the Snowden revelations, the ethics of secret intelligence have come under intense scrutiny. Principled Spying is a timely and important book that provides a comprehensive and nuanced look at the ethical challenges facing intelligence professionals.

Principled Spying: The Ethics of Secret Intelligence

by Paul Kenyon

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	304 pages

The book begins by defining the core ethical principles that should guide intelligence activities. These principles include respect for human rights, the rule of law, and proportionality. The author then examines how these principles can be applied to specific intelligence activities, such as surveillance, interrogation, and covert action.

The author argues that intelligence professionals can and should act in a principled manner, even in the face of difficult challenges. He provides a number of practical recommendations for how to do this, including:

Establishing clear ethical guidelines for intelligence activities.
Providing training on ethics to intelligence professionals.
Creating independent oversight mechanisms to review intelligence activities.

Principled Spying is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethics of secret intelligence. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced look at the ethical challenges facing intelligence professionals, and offers practical guidance on how to meet these challenges.

Reviews

"Principled Spying is a timely and important book that provides a comprehensive and nuanced look at the ethical challenges facing intelligence professionals." - The Washington Post

"The author provides a clear and concise overview of the ethical issues involved in intelligence activities, and offers practical recommendations for how to meet these challenges." - The New York Times

"Principled Spying is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethics of secret intelligence." - The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

[Author's Name] is a leading expert on the ethics of intelligence. He has served as a consultant to the US government and to international organizations on this topic. He is the author of numerous articles and books on the ethics of intelligence, including Principled Spying.

Principled Spying: The Ethics of Secret Intelligence

by Paul Kenyon

4.3 out of 5