Intelligence Elites and Public Accountability - 9780367457655

Taylor & Francis

Intelligence Elites and Public AccountabilityRelationships of Influence with Civil Society\nAuthor(s): Vian Bakir\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367457655, 978-0367457655\nSynopsis\nThis book provides a definitive overview of the relationships of influence between civil society and intelligence elites.\n\nThe secrecy surrounding intelligence means that publication of intelligence is highly restricted, barring occasional whistle-blowing and sanitised official leaks. These characteristics mean that intelligence, if publicised, can be highly manipulated by intelligence elites, while civil societys ability to assess and verify claims is compromised by absence of independent evidence. There are few studies on the relationship between civil society and intelligence elites, which makes it hard to form robust assessments or practical recommendations regarding public oversight of intelligence elites. Addressing that la.