The governance of covert action: asymmetric power and the British plan to overthrow Saddam

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Abstract

This article helps analysts unpack the complex policy networks responsible for making decisions on the use of covert action. It does this by using the Asymmetric Power Model as a lens for studying Britain’s plan to instigate a coup against Iraq in 2001. From that, this article offers new insights into the influence that SpAds and intelligence leaders can have within the covert action network. It also offers insights into the role of agency and structure in intelligence-policymaker relations and how these concepts can allow policymakers to sidestep formal structures in favour of a more informal approach to covert action.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)863-880
JournalIntelligence and National Security
Volume36
Issue number6
Early online date7 Jul 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2021

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