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The Handbook of Latin American and Caribbean Intelligence Cultures explores the contemporary efforts of Latin American and Caribbean nations to develop an intelligence culture. Specifically, it analyzes these countries’ efforts to democratize their intelligence agencies (i.e. to develop intelligence services that are both transparent and effective) to convert the former military regimes’ repressive security apparatuses into democratic intelligence communities—a rather paradoxical task, considering that democracy calls for political neutrality, transparency, and accountability, while effective intelligence services must operate in secrecy. Indeed, even the most successful democracies fa...
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2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Ecuador Customs, Trade Regulations and Procedures Handbook
The 1990 CIA World Factbook, compiled by the United States Central Intelligence Agency, is a comprehensive reference guide covering a wide range of data on countries around the world. This book provides detailed information on the geography, demographics, government, economy, and more of each nation, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, academics, and policymakers. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the Factbook is essential for anyone seeking accurate and up-to-date information on global affairs during the year 1990. The inclusion of maps, flags, and other visual aids enhances the reader's understanding of the data presented. The CIA's authority in gathering and an...
In 'The 1991 CIA World Factbook', presented by DigiCat Publishing, the United States Central Intelligence Agency delivers an exhaustive compendium of global knowledge as it stood at the dawn of the post-Cold War era. This factbook serves as a sine qua non reference, offering meticulously collated data and analysis on geographical, political, economic, and social aspects of nations worldwide. Its literary style is at once matter-of-fact and encyclopedic, underscoring its utility as a snapshot in time of the world's state of affairs. Embedded within the book lies the literary context of a changing global landscape marked by the dissolve of familiar tensions and the emergence of new alliances a...
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Includes entries for maps and atlases.
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