Surveillance, assassination, and war by proxy--all ingredients for an unending disaster that never seems to end for those exposed to the wrath of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Despite the prevalence of these and other malign acts, few observers understand why and how the regime chooses these tools of fear and disruption. Even fewer can foil them. In this first work of its kind, the author draws upon two decades of experience to lay bare the calculus, structure, and execution of Iran's foreign intelligence activities, covert actions, and unconventional warfare operations. This book reveals how…mehr
Surveillance, assassination, and war by proxy--all ingredients for an unending disaster that never seems to end for those exposed to the wrath of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Despite the prevalence of these and other malign acts, few observers understand why and how the regime chooses these tools of fear and disruption. Even fewer can foil them. In this first work of its kind, the author draws upon two decades of experience to lay bare the calculus, structure, and execution of Iran's foreign intelligence activities, covert actions, and unconventional warfare operations. This book reveals how the regime's shadowy work is driven by a warring mixture of rampant paranoia, unshakable greed, and cold rationality. He meticulously reveals a policy toolkit wielded for self-interest and survival, supported by strategies to eliminate opposition figures, stifle dissent, and promote defense in depth around Iran. Before any others, the Iranian people are simultaneously the regime's greatest source of insecurity and its chief target in a series of policies taking hold since 1979.
Jonathan W. Hackett is a retired U.S. Marine with two decades of experience. He has held positions at the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, and the Marine Corps operating forces prior to teaching full spectrum human intelligence operations and security cooperation in Dam Neck, Virginia.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Outlining the Shadow: An Introduction Mapping the Levers of Power Sacred Talismans The Blue Talisman: Israel versus Iran The Red Talisman: Exporting the Revolution The Black Talisman: Realism and Realpolitik Lifting the Emerald Curtain: A Framework for Understanding Structure of the Book Part I-Foreign Intelligence Activities One. Drawing Red Lines Ebb and Flow: The Evolution of VAJA From Consumers to Producers Coordination and Tension Missions and Targets Abroad Summary Two. On the Payroll Official Cover at Embassies: Intelligence Stations and Other Posts Diplomatic and Service Passports Military Attachés Unofficial Cover Surveillance Detection and Surveillance Operations Tradecraft Summary Three. "We want to sacrifice you to frighten the others" Assassination Operations Kidnapping Operations Retaliatory Operations The Regime as a Bogeyman Analyzing the Wetwork Summary Part II-Covert Action Four. "Tell the gentlemen to use the media tools in a favorable way" Narrative End States Ways of Influence Means of Influence Summary Five. Charming Kittens and Cutting Swords Covert Cyber History and Structure Cyber Training and Tools Covert Cyber Operations, Targets and Methods Summary Six. "Fueling the machine" Bonyads Banks Businesses Covert Support to Unconventional Warfare Summary Part III-Unconventional Warfare Seven. "Dare not attack us" Structuring the IRGC IRGC and Qods Force Doctrine Structuring Qods Force Summary Eight. Training the Trainers Training, Force Generation and Education in the IRGC Training, Force Generation and Professional Education in Qods Force Training and Equipping Partners Summary Nine. "A pervasive presence" Afghanistan Lebanon Iraq Persian Gulf States Palestine Sub-Saharan Africa The Balkans The Caucasus Syria Yemen Summary Conclusion: "Not exactly our rational" On the Regime's Political Philosophy On Nuclear Policy On Sanctions On Elites Looking Ahead Appendices Appendix I. List of Abbreviations Appendix II. Notes on Transliteration, Translation, Abbreviation and Definitions Appendix III. Religious Official Titles Within the Regime Chapter Notes References Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Outlining the Shadow: An Introduction Mapping the Levers of Power Sacred Talismans The Blue Talisman: Israel versus Iran The Red Talisman: Exporting the Revolution The Black Talisman: Realism and Realpolitik Lifting the Emerald Curtain: A Framework for Understanding Structure of the Book Part I-Foreign Intelligence Activities One. Drawing Red Lines Ebb and Flow: The Evolution of VAJA From Consumers to Producers Coordination and Tension Missions and Targets Abroad Summary Two. On the Payroll Official Cover at Embassies: Intelligence Stations and Other Posts Diplomatic and Service Passports Military Attachés Unofficial Cover Surveillance Detection and Surveillance Operations Tradecraft Summary Three. "We want to sacrifice you to frighten the others" Assassination Operations Kidnapping Operations Retaliatory Operations The Regime as a Bogeyman Analyzing the Wetwork Summary Part II-Covert Action Four. "Tell the gentlemen to use the media tools in a favorable way" Narrative End States Ways of Influence Means of Influence Summary Five. Charming Kittens and Cutting Swords Covert Cyber History and Structure Cyber Training and Tools Covert Cyber Operations, Targets and Methods Summary Six. "Fueling the machine" Bonyads Banks Businesses Covert Support to Unconventional Warfare Summary Part III-Unconventional Warfare Seven. "Dare not attack us" Structuring the IRGC IRGC and Qods Force Doctrine Structuring Qods Force Summary Eight. Training the Trainers Training, Force Generation and Education in the IRGC Training, Force Generation and Professional Education in Qods Force Training and Equipping Partners Summary Nine. "A pervasive presence" Afghanistan Lebanon Iraq Persian Gulf States Palestine Sub-Saharan Africa The Balkans The Caucasus Syria Yemen Summary Conclusion: "Not exactly our rational" On the Regime's Political Philosophy On Nuclear Policy On Sanctions On Elites Looking Ahead Appendices Appendix I. List of Abbreviations Appendix II. Notes on Transliteration, Translation, Abbreviation and Definitions Appendix III. Religious Official Titles Within the Regime Chapter Notes References Index
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