Contesting France: intelligence and US foreign policy in the early Cold War

Tijana Bauer

doi:10.1080/02684527.2026.2692783

June 24, 2026Intelligence & National Security

Contesting France: intelligence and US foreign policy in the early Cold War

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The aim is to explore the influence of intelligence on US foreign policy toward France during the early Cold War.
Historical analysis of intelligence operations and diplomatic strategies from archival sources.
Examination of key events and decisions involving France and the US during 1947-1960.
Integration of historical context to frame the understanding of intelligence's role in policy-making.
Intelligence significantly influenced US decisions regarding France's political climate.
Key operations strained Franco-American relations while shaping broader Cold War strategies.
Insights provided into the complexities of diplomacy and national security during this period.

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Historical analysis reveals the role of intelligence in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War.

Abstract

Susan Perlman’s background as an intelligence officer and experience as a historian of US foreign relations are evident in her award-winning book, Contesting France: Intelligence and US Foreign Pol...

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