Spies and Lies

By Alex Joske

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About Spies and Lies

Alex Joske investigates Chinese intelligence and influence operations, examining how relationships and carefully shaped narratives can affect foreign perceptions. The book focuses attention on the institutions and methods behind efforts to influence how others understand China's intentions.

Why I include it

Influence is a strategic activity worth examining in its own right. Spies and Lies encourages scrutiny of sources, access, and the assumptions behind an account.

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China Ascendant

Adds detailed reporting on influence operations.

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Praise & Reviews

“Joske’s work offers a rare, nonacademic study of China’s little-known intelligence agency, the Ministry for State Security (MSS).”
— Julian Ku, Lawfare

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