Tradecraft Wisdom

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