Damien Van Puyvelde is associate professor and head of the Intelligence and Security Research Group at Leiden University. He is the author of Outsourcing US Intelligence; co-author of Cybersecurity: Politics, Governance and Conflict in Cyberspace; and co-editor of Covert Action: National Approaches to Unacknowledged Intervention (2025).
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"This is one of the most important contributions to secret service history in recent times. The DGSE traces the fascinating French journey from a much-feared hidden hand to a modern intelligence community using fabulous new sources. It is a must read for anyone interested in the dark subject of espionage and security."--Richard J. Aldrich, professor of international security, University of Warwick, coauthor of Crown, Cloak, and Dagger
"A deeply researched study of the French DGSE intelligence service thats perfect for the
classroom. Damien Van Puyveldes The DGSE draws on never-before available documents to offer new insights into Frances premier intelligence agencys organizational culture, history, and activities. I cant wait to share it with my students."--Diana I. Bolsinger, former CIA officer and assistant professor, The University of Texas at El Paso
"This essential addition to French intelligence history presents an engaging study of the adaptation and expansion of the DGSE since 1982. From shifting relations with policymakers to the altered cultural landscape of intelligence representation, this book offers fresh insights into how intelligence becomes a crucial tool of national security policy."--Deborah Bauer, associate professor of history, Purdue University Fort Wayne
"A comprehensive and fascinating look inside one of Frances most secret intelligence services. Already a classic!"--Pauline Blistène, lecturer and assistant professor in strategic communication, Department of War Studies, Kings College London
"Damien Van Puyvelde is one of the rising stars in the field of intelligence studies. The DGSE combines intellectual rigor with exceptional clarity in a superb study of the origins and evolution of this highly secretive organization. This important book will be of interest not only to experts but also to a wider audience interested in intelligence and security."--Peter Jackson, director, Scottish Council on Global Affairs, and chair in global security, University of Glasgow
"A deeply researched study of the French DGSE intelligence service thats perfect for the
classroom. Damien Van Puyveldes The DGSE draws on never-before available documents to offer new insights into Frances premier intelligence agencys organizational culture, history, and activities. I cant wait to share it with my students."--Diana I. Bolsinger, former CIA officer and assistant professor, The University of Texas at El Paso
"This essential addition to French intelligence history presents an engaging study of the adaptation and expansion of the DGSE since 1982. From shifting relations with policymakers to the altered cultural landscape of intelligence representation, this book offers fresh insights into how intelligence becomes a crucial tool of national security policy."--Deborah Bauer, associate professor of history, Purdue University Fort Wayne
"A comprehensive and fascinating look inside one of Frances most secret intelligence services. Already a classic!"--Pauline Blistène, lecturer and assistant professor in strategic communication, Department of War Studies, Kings College London
"Damien Van Puyvelde is one of the rising stars in the field of intelligence studies. The DGSE combines intellectual rigor with exceptional clarity in a superb study of the origins and evolution of this highly secretive organization. This important book will be of interest not only to experts but also to a wider audience interested in intelligence and security."--Peter Jackson, director, Scottish Council on Global Affairs, and chair in global security, University of Glasgow