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The Official CIA Interrogation & Manipulation Manual
The Official CIA Interrogation & Manipulation Manual
The Cold War KUBARK Files - Updated 2014 Release with Glossary
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Carlile Intelligence Library
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WINNING THE MIND GAME OF ESPIONAGE
- Official C.I.A. declassified material.
- New introduction and glossary.
- Over four hours of unique, fascinating listening: discover the arcane art of the counterintelligence interrogator.
- IMPORTANT: this manual was first released under the Freedom of Information Act in 1997, heavily redacted. It was released again in 2014, with a large amount of additional newly-declassified material. Unlike older versions available, which contain only the 1997 content, this edition effectively contains both versions: the newly-released 2014 material is in bold text, so you can instantly tell the version from which the text originates. Get the full version!
Extracting actionable intelligence from an uncooperative suspect is a subject fraught with difficulty. When the stakes are as high as those of anti-Soviet counterintelligence investigations of the Cold War, those difficulties multiply.
This unique, now-declassified manual makes an unflinching and in-depth examination of the techniques of the CIA interrogator tasked with tracking down and exposing moles, sleepers, double-agents and more. It equips the reader with the tools to "read", question, influence, manipulate and eventually break even the most recalcitrant subject - and the ability to recognize when these powerful techniques are used against you!
"Its treatment of the human dynamic between interrogator and interrogatee, and the fundamentals of the counterintelligence mindset, are evergreen and highly instructive. Far from being a historical document only, this is a profitable read for anyone who wishes to better-understand the strategy, tactics, and interplay of the battle for possession of knowledge played out between investigator and suspect.
Moreover, its frank treatment of 'coercive' techniques is a unique and salutary education in the ways of intelligence operatives and secret police around the world - in particular, those of countries ruled by repressive regimes whose representatives may not observe the 'profound moral objection[s]” the book describes." - From the Publisher's Introduction.
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ISBN/SKU: 1949117359
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this ebook for?
A: This book is a for readers interested in espionage, counterintelligence, interrogation, psychology, persuasion, intelligence history, and Cold War tradecraft. It is particularly useful for anyone who wants to study how the CIA analyzed the psychological contest between interrogator and subject.
Q: What does the manual cover?
A: It examines interrogation strategy, resistance, personality assessment, behavioral pressure, rapport, persuasion, manipulation, questioning techniques, counterintelligence concerns, and the mental dynamics involved in extracting information from reluctant or deceptive subjects.
Q: Is this a modern CIA interrogation manual?
A: No. This is a historical Cold War-era CIA document, commonly known as the KUBARK manual. Its value lies in showing how the Agency formally thought about interrogation and counterintelligence during that period rather than presenting current CIA policy or practice.
Q: Is this mainly about coercive interrogation?
A: No. Coercive methods are discussed, and they are one reason the document remains controversial, but the manual is much broader. Much of it concerns psychology, personality, resistance, rapport, questioning strategy, deception, motivation, and the interaction between interrogator and subject.
Q: Is this useful for understanding counterintelligence as well as interrogation?
A: Yes. One of the most interesting aspects of the manual is its treatment of interrogation as a contest over information, motivation, deception, and control. That makes it useful for readers interested in the broader counterintelligence mindset as well as the mechanics of questioning.
Q: Is this suitable for readers interested in psychology and persuasion?
A: Yes. The manual devotes considerable attention to personality types, resistance, anxiety, dependency, motivation, pressure, and influence. Readers interested in persuasion and behavioral psychology can therefore find it valuable as a historical example of how an intelligence service tried to systematize those ideas.
Q: What makes this edition different from older versions?
A: Earlier public releases were heavily redacted. This edition incorporates the substantially expanded material released in 2014 while also preserving the earlier version, allowing readers to see how much additional information became available in the later declassification.
Q: Has the material been modernized or rewritten?
A: No. The core document remains the original declassified CIA material. This edition adds supporting material such as an introduction, glossary, and updated index to make the historical text easier to understand and navigate without replacing it with a modern interpretation.
Q: Does the ebook work well as a reference?
A: Yes. The digital format is particularly useful for a document with specialized terminology and recurring concepts because readers can search quickly for names, techniques, psychological terms, and specific sections without working through the book sequentially.
Q: Why choose the ebook rather than the print edition?
A: The ebook is the better choice for portability, searchability, and quick reference on a Kindle, tablet, or phone. Readers who prefer a larger page for annotation and close study may favor the full-size print edition, while the ebook makes the complete historical document much easier to carry and consult anywhere.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Kindle ebook |
|---|---|
| Series | Carlile Intelligence Library |
| Edition | Updated 2014 release; annotated digital edition with introduction, glossary, and index |
| Print equivalent | 128 pages |
| Language | English |
| Release date | July 27, 2024 |
| ASIN | B0DBFBRGKL |
| eBook ISBN-13 | 978-1949117356 |
| Authors | Central Intelligence Agency and Rick Carlile |
| Source | Central Intelligence Agency |
| Document family | KUBARK counterintelligence interrogation material |
| Declassification status | Official CIA material released under the Freedom of Information Act |
| Source release | Incorporates the substantially less-redacted 2014 release alongside material from the earlier 1997 release |
| Edition advantage | Newly released 2014 material is distinguished from the earlier text, allowing readers to identify material unavailable in older editions |
| Text preparation | Newly digitized text rather than a scanned facsimile |
| Reference material | Includes a new introduction, glossary, descriptive bibliography, additional bibliographies, and index |
| Focus | Counterintelligence interrogation, assessment of subjects, questioning, influence, manipulation, resistance, and the psychological dynamics between interrogator and subject |
| Historical context | Cold War counterintelligence doctrine addressing the investigation of moles, sleepers, double agents, and other intelligence targets |
| Reading format | Portable digital edition for Kindle devices and apps with searchable text and adjustable display settings |
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