HISTORY OF ESPIONAGE: FROM JOSHUA TO EDWARD SNOWDEN

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This course traces the history of intelligence gathering from the ancient world through the 21st century. The study of spy networks provides students with an understanding of emerging intelligence systems, including both examples of espionage and counterintelligence. The course assesses the cultural and political impact of intelligence gathering on society at large and discusses ethical issues, such as the balance between privacy and security. While most of the focus is on the United States, lectures and discussions also cover Britain, Germany, Japan, China, Israel and Russia, with considerable attention to World Wars I and II and the Cold War.