This third edition is revised, updated and expanded with material on areas such as the KGB and spying, and the contribution of intelligence to Statin's picture of the world. The introduction looks at our perceptions of the Cold War, the various approaches that have been adopted for reviewing the Cold War and the difficulties of developing a theory of the Cold War. The book incorporates the most recent scholarship, theories and information to provide students with an invaluable introduction to the subject. Martin McCauley is a seasoned writer and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Russian and international affairs