Book · 2018 · Political Science
Russian Roulette
The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump
Why people recommend it
Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump by Michael Isikoff and David Corn is an investigative journalism book detailing the foreign interference efforts directed against the United States political system. On an episode of StarTalk Radio in February 2020, guest Steven Garcia recommended the publication while discussing geopolitics and international relations with the hosts. Garcia pointed to the work as a particularly strong and reliable breakdown of the events that transpired, specifically examining what actions Russia took regarding the American political landscape. Michael Isikoff and David Corn trace the roots of cyber espionage, intelligence operations, and political manipulation, utilizing extensive reporting to construct a detailed timeline of events leading up to the 2016 election. The book offers a comprehensive look at how intelligence agencies attempted to sound the alarm and the subsequent political fallout that reverberated throughout Washington and the broader public sphere. By highlighting the title on the podcast, Garcia drew attention to the rigorous investigative efforts required to uncover complex transnational conspiracies and emphasized the importance of being informed about modern cybersecurity threats and the vulnerability of democratic institutions to foreign meddling.
Who recommended it
- Steven Garcia Recommended
Steven Garcia — 1 mention
“I point to a microwave Goff has a book called the Russian Roulette but it's it's a really good breakdown of what happened with us in terms of what Russia did”