Julian Richards is a professor of politics and security studies at the University of Buckingham, director of its Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies, and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is an expert on political violence in Pakistan and intelligence, and he was formerly a senior manager in the United Kingdoms intelligence community. He is the author of four books, including The Art & Science of Intelligence Analysis (2010).
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"This book allows readers to comprehend one of the third worlds most mysterious and compelling intelligence organizations. In a clear and easy-to-follow manner, the author develops and provides, through his years of experience and research, the impending and historical influences on Pakistans intelligence operations. It is a captivating story of the men who created this organization and the activities and operations they used to seek independence from any superpower nations ideology."—Jan Goldman, editor-in-chief, International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence
"Pakistan is the most dangerous country in the world and the ISI is the most dangerous organization in Pakistan. This insightful book takes you deep inside the culture and leadership of the ISI, which has been both Americas ally and its enemy."—Bruce Riedel, served in the CIA for thirty years