Gender, Sexuality, and Intelligence Studies

Mary Manjikian is Professor and Associate Dean at the Robertson School of Government, Regent University, USA. Her work has appeared in International Studies Quarterly, International Feminist Journal of Politics, Intelligence and National Security and International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. She is a former US foreign service officer with service in the Netherlands, Russia and Bulgaria.

“This challenging and bold study is more than a groundbreaking work in CIS literature … . this book is highly recommended, not only for CIS academics but also for anyone related to and interested in critical thinking in IR. The fluent and clear usage of language makes it pleasant to read, while the pedagogic usage of mythology narratives facilitates comprehension of the theoretical concepts. … the theoretical framework presented in this book provides substantial guidance.” (Elif Ezgi Keleş, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, Vol. 17, 2022)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. The Queerness of Intelligence.- 3. Queer Spies.- 4. Treason, Agency and Sexuality.- 5. Queerness, Secrecy and Revelation.- 6. Coming Out as an Intelligence Agent.- 7. The Politics of Covert Activity.- 8. The Future is Queer: New Developments in Intelligence Activity.