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March 18, 2026

Book Review: The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence

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Irregular Warfare |

Author: Jeffrey P. Rogg

| Reviewed by: Dr. Thomas W. Spahr, Francis W. De Serio Chair of Strategic and Theater Intelligence, US Army War College
 
From the Revolutionary War to the digital age, The Spy and the State by Jeffrey P. Rogg traces the evolution of American intelligence as a central force in shaping national security and foreign policy. With rich historical detail and sharp analysis, Rogg reveals how espionage has empowered and challenged democratic governance. This compelling narrative offers a fresh lens on the hidden machinery behind America’s global influence.
 

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Keywords: intelligence, American history, civil-intelligence relations, counterintelligence