I just finished reading the Puzzle Palace and I thought it was quite interesting Does anyone know where I could find some more info on the NRO and DIA, or even info on what the NSA has been up to for the last ten or so years, besides the obvious. Thanks to whoever recommended the book to me, I don't remember who it was. Reuben -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reuben Halper "I'm not growing up, I'm just burnin' out." Montclair High - Green Day - Montclair, NJ E-mail: fhalper@pilot.njin.net or PGP 2.6ui Public Key Reuben8878@aol.com available upon request --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frederic Halper wrote:
I just finished reading the Puzzle Palace and I thought it was quite interesting Does anyone know where I could find some more info on the NRO and DIA, or even info on what the NSA has been up to for the last ten or so years, besides the obvious. Thanks to whoever recommended the book to me, I don't remember who it was.
William Burrows, "Deep Black." About the spy satellite business, thus covering NRO and such. (A newer name now being seen in "Central Imagery Office.") Jeffery Richelson, "U.S. Intelligence Agencies" (or somesuch). Lots of detail on various agencies. Richelson has also written on non-U.S. agencies. --Tim May -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^859433 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available. Cypherpunks list: majordomo@toad.com with body message of only: subscribe cypherpunks. FAQ available at ftp.netcom.com in pub/tcmay
I just finished reading the Puzzle Palace and I thought it was quite interesting Does anyone know where I could find some more info on the NRO and DIA, or even info on what the NSA has been up to for the last ten or so years, besides the obvious. Thanks to whoever recommended the book to me, I don't remember who it was.
On the opposite side, there is a new book just being released that's written by a KGB (ex-KGB) general who was based here and involved in US operations. For example, he ran Walker. Sorry, don't know title or author but there's probably not that many new books by KGB spies. Later, Storm
Don Melvin wrote:
On the opposite side, there is a new book just being released that's written by a KGB (ex-KGB) general who was based here and involved in US operations. For example, he ran Walker. Sorry, don't know title or author but there's probably not that many new books by KGB spies.
"Special Tasks," Sudaplatov. (give or take...this is from memory) This actually came out about 6 months ago, so it may be worth waiting for the paperback. I skimmed the book in a bookstore, but saw various pieces on this book and its implications on MacNeil-Lehrer and Nightline. Lots of revelations, but little confirmation. --Tim May -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^859433 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available. Cypherpunks list: majordomo@toad.com with body message of only: subscribe cypherpunks. FAQ available at ftp.netcom.com in pub/tcmay
Timothy C. May wrote:
"Special Tasks," Sudaplatov.
(give or take...this is from memory)
This actually came out about 6 months ago, so it may be worth waiting for the paperback. I skimmed the book in a bookstore, but saw various
Sorry, I may have responded too quickly. Maybe Don Melvin was talker about a _newer_ book than the Sudaplatov book, which is the only one I know about. Sudaplatov didn't run Walker, that's for sure. --Tim May -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^859433 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available. Cypherpunks list: majordomo@toad.com with body message of only: subscribe cypherpunks. FAQ available at ftp.netcom.com in pub/tcmay
Frederic Halper writes:
I just finished reading the Puzzle Palace and I thought it was quite interesting Does anyone know where I could find some more info on the NRO and DIA, or even info on what the NSA has been up to for the last ten or so years, besides the obvious. Thanks to whoever recommended the book to me, I don't remember who it was.
The current issue of Covert Action Quarterly contains a fairly interesting article about the NRO. Included are estimates of funding and organization, as well as the mechanisms used to determine these. Most claims are substantiated with citations to various congressional reports, etc. It's worth the read. Eric
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