Are they still among us? Discussion with the book Rosyjski sztylet. Działalność wywiadu nielegalnego (The Russian Dagger. Activities of illegal intelligence) by Andrzej Kowalski
Journal Title: Securitologia - Year 2015, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
The article discusses some of the theses presented in Rosyjski sztylet. Działalność wywiadu nielegalnego by Col. Andrzej Kowalski. The former director of the Polish Military Counterintelligence Service presents the most important aspects of the illegal intelligence of the former USSR. On that foundation, he analyzes media and news about the contemporary intelligence activities of the Russian Federation. He concludes that the use of illegal intelligence is still an important element of the Russian strategy and poses an underappreciated threat to the West. The book is not free of mistakes, namely that some statements cannot be confirmed by the sources. Nevertheless, it is a valuable research perspective; it’s greatest value being the practical knowledge and experience of the author.
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Dominik Smyrgała
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