Are they still among us? Discussion with the book Rosyjski sztylet. Działalność wywiadu nielegalnego (The Russian Dagger. Activities of illegal intelligence) by Andrzej Kowalski Cover Image

Are they still among us? Discussion with the book Rosyjski sztylet. Działalność wywiadu nielegalnego (The Russian Dagger. Activities of illegal intelligence) by Andrzej Kowalski
Are they still among us? Discussion with the book Rosyjski sztylet. Działalność wywiadu nielegalnego (The Russian Dagger. Activities of illegal intelligence) by Andrzej Kowalski

Author(s): Dominik Smyrgała
Subject(s): Political history, Security and defense, Military policy, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today), Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Collegium Civitas
Keywords: intelligence; counterintelligence; llegals; Russia; Soviet Union

Summary/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.

  • Issue Year: 1/2015
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 175-183
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English