Alan Judd

Behind the Five Eyes intelligence alliance

In analysing Britain’s Special Relationship with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Michael Smith dispels much nonsense written about intelligence-sharing

American troops landing near Oran, Algeria, as part of Operation Torch – an example of effective co-operation between the Allies in the second world war. [Getty Images]

  • The Real Special Relationship: The True Story of How the British and US Secret Services Work Together

    Michael Smith

    Simon & Schuster, pp. 576, £25

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