The Game of Nations by Miles Copeland

The Game of Nations by Miles Copeland is a 1969 book that reveals the secret, “amoral” world of international politics and espionage, using the Middle East as a case study. Based on his experience as a CIA officer and Middle East advisor, Copeland exposes the behind-the-scenes machinations of major powers, including the US, in influencing events like coups and political maneuverings to serve their own interests. The book focuses on the strategic and often cynical nature of power politics, particularly in the context of the Nasser era in Egypt, which serves as a central case study for his theories on international strategy.