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Stories from the worlds of R.A.W. and I.S.I

A peek into the unfamiliar worlds that hide behind these very familiar names

Spy Stories by Adrian Levy and Cathy-Scott Clark explores the India-Pakistan dynamic from the perspective of its formidable intelligence agencies. Beginning in the 1960s and bringing up the narrative right up to recent years, the book takes a look at some daunting moments in the history of the R.A.W. and the I.S.I. 

Be it the Pulwama attacks, the assasination of Osama Bin Laden, or the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, this book discusses many events we have seen in the news. Alongside these much spotlighted events, Spy Stories reveals some of the darker and lesser-known facets of these agencies that hide in the shadows of history. Compellingly crafted, Spy Stories raises many questions about the world that it uncovers. 

Adrian Levy and Cathy-Scott Clark have been foreign correspondents for publications like The Guardian and The Sunday Times. The award-winning authors have also produced a number of films and documentaries. Reading Spy Stories feels like being let in on secrets that do not see the light of day about two of the world’s most intimidating intelligence agencies.  

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