Book Review: A Question of Standing: The History of the CIA by Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones.

"A Question of Standing: The History of the CIA" by Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones is a book that examines the role and impact of the CIA throughout its history. The author argues that the CIA's success is dependent on its standing among senior policymakers, as well as the American public. The book is critical of covert actions, stating that they have played a disproportionately negative role in shaping the CIA's standing. However, the author acknowledges the difficulty in judging the impact of covert actions and suggests that more evidence is needed to fully understand their effects. Overall, the book provides a well-written and accessible analysis of the CIA's history and its relationship with covert actions. [Extracted from the article]

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