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Kleber Mendonça Filho | 2025
Amid the political turmoil of 1977 Brazil, a technology expert is forced into hiding and seeks help from the underground resistance as he tries to flee the country with his young son. Nominated for four Oscars.
Editors: Florina Cristiana Matei, Carolyn Halladay | Routledge | 24 March 2026
This handbook examines media portrayals of intelligence institutions, cultures, and conduct in various political regimes, showing how they inflect and reflect public views of the intelligence community.
Specifically, this volume assesses how popular media portrayals of intelligence agencies influence such realms as public perception, opinion, and support of intelligence; recruitment endeavours; democratic transformation of intelligence services; transparency versus secrecy; outreach and messaging efforts; and intelligence interagency sharing, cooperation, and collaboration, both domestically and internationally. The book chapters are divided into three thematic sections:
Section I: Theoretical Concepts
Section II: Case Studies of Non-Democratic or Nominally Democratic Regimes
Section III: Case Studies of Consolidated and Consolidating Democracies
The volume also looks toward newer and emerging media around the world to explore ways in which both the intelligence sector and its image in media and popular culture may be changing.
Filling a clear gap in the literature, this book will be of much interest to students of intelligence studies, media and communication studies, national security, and international relations.
Felix Keller | Self Published | 25 August 2025
Unlock the full potential of Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) with Felix Keller’s definitive guide, SOCMINT 360: A Comprehensive Guide to Social Media Intelligence. This expertly crafted book is your essential resource for mastering the art and science of gathering, analyzing, and leveraging social media data for actionable intelligence.
Why SOCMINT 360?
In an era where social media is a central hub of communication and information, understanding how to harness its power is crucial for organizations, governments, and professionals alike. SOCMINT 360 delivers a thorough and practical exploration of SOCMINT, offering readers an in-depth look at the tools, techniques, and strategies necessary for effective social media intelligence.
What You’ll Discover:
Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into the core concepts of SOCMINT, from its definition and evolution to its comparison with traditional OSINT methods. Understand how social media has transformed intelligence gathering and why it is a game-changer in today’s information landscape.
Platform Insights: Gain a detailed overview of major social media platforms, including their demographics, user behaviors, and privacy policies. Learn how algorithms affect content visibility and discover lesser-known platforms that could offer unique insights.
Data Collection Techniques: Master both manual and automated data collection methods. Learn to navigate API limitations, ensure data integrity, and leverage advanced tools to gather comprehensive social media data.
Analysis and Application: Explore fundamental and advanced analysis techniques, including sentiment analysis, network analysis, and image and video recognition. Understand how to interpret data to make informed decisions and draw actionable insights.
Real-time Monitoring: Discover how to set up effective real-time monitoring systems and create alerts for critical events. Learn to monitor trends and hashtags, and examine case studies of successful real-time SOCMINT operations.
Geolocation Strategies: Understand the role of geotagging and geospatial analysis in SOCMINT. Learn to identify location patterns, use geolocation in investigative operations, and navigate ethical considerations.
Counterintelligence Measures: Explore techniques for identifying and countering misinformation and social media manipulation. Learn strategies for monitoring misinformation campaigns and managing public perception.
Practical Case Studies: Benefit from real-world case studies showcasing SOCMINT applications in law enforcement, corporate brand management, government crisis management, and activism. See how SOCMINT strategies have been successfully implemented across various sectors.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Navigate the complex legal and ethical landscape of SOCMINT. Understand global legal frameworks, compliance issues, and best practices for ethical operations.
Future Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging trends in social media, the role of artificial intelligence, and the impact of new technologies on SOCMINT. Prepare for future developments and learn how to adapt your strategies accordingly.
Tools and Resources: Explore a wide range of SOCMINT tools, from open-source to commercial options. Learn how to build and integrate a custom SOCMINT toolkit and find resources for continuous learning and skill development.
Building a SOCMINT Strategy: Develop a comprehensive SOCMINT plan, integrate it into broader intelligence operations, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. Adapt your strategies to changing social media landscapes and ensure ongoing effectiveness.
Martin Griffin | Edinburgh University Press | 31 May 2024
Reading Espionage Fiction: Narrative, Conflict and Commitment from World War I to the Contemporary Era probes the ways in which the struggles and loyalties of political modernity have been portrayed in the espionage story over the course of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Reading works by authors such as Somerset Maugham, Helen MacInnes, John le Carré, Sam E. Greenlee and Gerald Seymour as popular literature deserving of sustained attention, this book shows how these narratives have both created a modern genre and, at the same time, sought an escape from its limitations. Martin Griffin takes up the importance of plot and character and argues that, in this branch of fiction, the personal has always and ever been political.