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This Encyclopaedia describes important military, security and intelligence agencies of the world. An intelligence agency lives in a world of shadows. It cannot function if it is not able to keep its sources, its methods and many of its operations secret. The 120 chapters include; arms, ammunition, intelligence agencies, operations and responsibilities in their respective countries. The principal theme of this new encyclopaedia is the dilemma of maintaining a secret organization in an open society. An extensive bibliography and comprehensive index complete this user-friendly, informative title. This book is beneficial for academician, public libraries, intelligence people, defence persons and military experts.

This work also aims to counter some of the more alarmist and anti-intelligence books available. It explains the concepts, philosophies and procedures of intelligence gathering analysis and management. It examines how intelligence agencies were used in various historical situations to explain a government’s actions. Intelligence agencies are also involved in defensive activities such as counter-espionage or counter-terrorism. Some agencies are accused of being involved in assassination, arms sales, coups d’etat, and the placement of misinformation as well as other covert operations, in order to support their own or their government’s interests.