Shadows and Light: Asian Intelligence: Ryan Shaffer (ed.):The Handbook of Asian Intelligence Cultures Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, London, 2022, 458 p., $99.99 (hardback); $133.00 (Kindle).

The book review discusses "The Handbook of Asian Intelligence Cultures," edited by Ryan Shaffer, which explores the intelligence cultures of 30 Asian nations. The book aims to present these countries on their own terms, examining how government, politics, culture, and society influence intelligence institutions. While the book provides valuable insights into lesser-known countries and their intelligence services, some chapters lack depth and fail to draw clear implications. Overall, the book sheds light on the complexities of Asian intelligence agencies but could benefit from a more comprehensive and comparative approach. [Extracted from the article]