The Twilight of the British Empire

British Intelligence and Counter-Subversion in the Middle East, 1948 -63

First Edition

Chikara Hashimoto

Intelligence Surveillance and Secret Warfare

This book reveals, for the first time, a hitherto unexplored dimension of Britain's engagement with the post-war Middle East: the counter-subversive policies and measures conducted by the British Intelligence and Security Services and he Information Research Department (IRD) of the Foreign Office, Britain's secret propaganda apparatus.

The Twilight of the British Empire

British Intelligence and Counter-Subversion in the Middle East, 1948 -63

First Edition

Chikara Hashimoto

Published by Edinburgh University Press

Intelligence Surveillance and Secret Warfare

Description

This book reveals, for the first time, a hitherto unexplored dimension of Britain's engagement with the post-war Middle East: the counter-subversive policies and measures conducted by the British Intelligence and Security Services and he Information Research Department (IRD) of the Foreign Office, Britain's secret propaganda apparatus.

The Twilight of the British Empire

British Intelligence and Counter-Subversion in the Middle East, 1948 -63

First Edition

Chikara Hashimoto

Published by Edinburgh University Press

Intelligence Surveillance and Secret Warfare

List of Abbreviations
Introduction
1. Fighting the 'Communist Menace' Overseas
2. Security Training and Liaison in Anti-Communist Measures
3. The Defence of the Realm in the Middle East
4. Prerequisites of Intelligence Cooperation
5. Conflicting Interests in Anti-Communist Measures
6. The Use and Abuse of State Power and the Limits of British Influence
Conclusion. The Twilight of the British Empire in the Middle East
Appendix