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The Official CIA Interrogation & Manipulation Manual
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The Official CIA Interrogation & Manipulation Manual
The Cold War KUBARK Files - Updated 2014 Release, Full-Size Edition, Newly Indexed 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, glossary & updated index.
- Full-size 8.5"x11" format.
- 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 printed in bold text. Get the full version!
- Newly-digitized text: large, clear print - NOT a cheap scanned copy!
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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 Far from being a historical document only, this is a profitable read for anyone who wishes to better-understand the strategy, tactics, and interplay of the battle for possession of knowledge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: 1720541817
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this book for?
A: This book is 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: 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. Newly declassified material is clearly distinguished, allowing readers to see how much information became available in the later release.
Q: Is this mainly about coercive interrogation?
A: No. Coercive methods are discussed, and they are one of the reasons 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: Has the material been modernized or rewritten?
A: No. The core document remains the original declassified CIA material. This edition adds a publisher's introduction, glossary, and updated index to make the historical text easier to understand and navigate without replacing it with a modern interpretation.
Q: Why choose the full-size edition?
A: This edition uses a full 8.5 × 11-inch format with newly digitized text rather than relying on small or poorly reproduced scans. That makes the document easier to read, annotate, and use as a serious historical and intelligence reference.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Series | Carlile Intelligence Library |
| Edition | Updated 2014 release, full-size edition with new introduction, glossary, and updated index |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 0.29 × 11 inches |
| Item weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | June 4, 2018 |
| ISBN-10 | 1720541817 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1720541813 |
| Source | Central Intelligence Agency |
| Document family | KUBARK counterintelligence interrogation material |
| Declassification status | Official CIA material released under the Freedom of Information Act |
| Edition advantage | Incorporates the substantially less-redacted 2014 release alongside material from the earlier 1997 release, with newly released text distinguished within the edition |
| Text quality | Newly digitized text rather than a scanned facsimile |
| Reference material | Includes a new introduction, glossary, and updated 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 |
| Format advantage | Large 8.5 × 11 inch format with clear, easy-to-read text |
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