Hope, Ralph
The Grey Men: Pursuing the Stasi into the Present
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786079619
- author:
- Hope, Ralph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, True Crime, Espionage,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Grey Men Pursuing the Stasi into the Present by Ralph Hope After the Berlin Wall fell in 1990, the East German state security service was dismantled, leaving nearly a hundred thousand former employees without jobs. What happened to these individuals who had spent decades gathering information on their citizens? Former FBI agent Ralph Hope explores this question using present-day sources and access to Stasi records. He reveals how some ex-officers have continued to work in various sectors, including the Russian energy sector and government departments, often with access to sensitive information. This book is a warning about the dangers of unchecked surveillance and highlights a man who fought against the Stasi for thirty years after the Wall fell. The Grey Men comes as an urgent reminder that we must learn from the past if we are to build a safer future. Ultimately, this book is about the present, and how the actions of those who came before us can shape our world today.
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