The Official CIA Interrogation & Manipulation Manual: The Cold War Kubark Files

By: Central Intelligence Agency

THE MIND GAMES OF ESPIONAGE--AS TAUGHT BY THE CIA

The Official CIA Interrogation & Manipulation Manual offers a rare, unfiltered look into the psychological strategies and counterintelligence mindset that shaped Cold War espionage. Drawn from authentic, now-declassified CIA training materials, it explores the complex dynamics of questioning, resistance, influence, and the mental chess match between investigator and subject.

Far more than a historical curiosity, this manual remains a valuable resource for readers interested in:
The psychology of persuasion and resistanceThe history of espionage and counterintelligenceThe ethical debates surrounding interrogation practicesHow governments analyze, protect, and extract informationRecognizing behavioral influence techniques in modern contexts
A revealing and essential document for anyone seeking to understand how information, power, and human behavior intersect in the shadows of national security.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1510787550
• ISBN13: 9781510787551
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"