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"Nothing is Beyond our Reach: America's Techno-spy Empire" by Kristie Macrakis explores the development of the United States' global systems of surveillance and power projection. The book examines the concept of America as a "techno-spy empire" and the "technophilic hubris" of American intelligence leaders. It is organized into three parts, covering the foundations of American technological espionage, the global expansion of American TECHINT, and the workings of the American techno-spy empire from the late Cold War to the War on Terror. The book concludes with the ramifications of the American global espionage empire, including the erosion of trust and civil liberties. The author presents her analysis in an informative and accessible way, drawing on primary and secondary sources, as well as interviews with key figures. The book is recommended for those interested in learning about the rise of the global surveillance state and would be suitable for undergraduate students and historians. [Extracted from the article] |
