When he was appointed as the first civilian Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency, Allen Dulles had already lived a full life of
diplomacy, law, politics, and international intrigue. During WWII, he
served as the American OSS chief-of-station in Switzerland, running the
most efficient and significant espionage operations of the entire
war-from "Hitler's own backyard." In 1944, Dulles' was connected
Operation Valkirie, the German plot to assassinate Hitler; and in 1945
he was a key player in Operation Sunrise, conducting secret
negotiatiations with German commanders in Italy which ultimately led to
their surrender. Dulles' professional career makes the lives of
fictional spies like Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan seem pale in comparison.
This volume of the Intelligence Tradecraft Series lists the various
"rules" established by this veteran and highly-decorated intelligence
officer to safeguard his operatives from making fatal but avoidable
mistakes. The strategies and mindset he presents, however, are not
exclusive to spies. As such, Dulles' rules can provide you with a unique
set of strategies and mindset that can safeguard you from avoidable
mistakes. They work for those who are exposed to danger each day of
their lives. They may also work for you
