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The Shadow War

Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America

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The Shadow War

Written by: Jim Sciutto
Narrated by: Jim Sciutto
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CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent reveals the invisible fronts of twenty-first century warfare and identifies the ongoing battles being waged—often without the public’s full knowledge—from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weaponry.

The United States is currently under attack from multiple adversaries—yet most Americans have no idea of the dangers threatening us. In this eye-opening audiobook, military and intelligence expert and seasoned reporter Jim Sciutto traces the expanding web of attacks that together amount to an undeclared but deeply dangerous war on America.

With in-depth reporting from Ukraine to the South China Sea, Cuba to the earth’s atmosphere, unprecedented access to America’s Space Command, and new information from inside the intelligence agencies tracking election interference, Sciutto draws on his deep knowledge, high-level contacts, and personal experience as a journalist and diplomat to paint the most comprehensive and vivid picture of a nation targeted by a new and disturbing brand of warfare.

America is engaged in a Shadow War on multiple fronts, with multiple enemies. The practitioners include America’s most familiar adversaries: Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. But unlike conventional warfare, these conflicts are conducted in the shadows, with no formal declaration and often use multiple sources, from influential businessmen and lawyers to hackers. And it is happening today.

But America is adapting and fighting back. In The Shadow War, Sciutto introduces the dizzying array of soldiers, sailors, submariners and their commanders, space engineers, computer scientists, and civilians who are on the front lines of this new kind of forever war. Intensive and disturbing, this invaluable and important work opens our eyes and makes clear that future war is here.

Freedom & Security International Relations Military Politics & Government Wars & Conflicts Espionage National Security War Russia China Cyber Warfare Middle East Computer Security Imperial Japan Soviet Union Warfare China Military
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Well written and narration by the author is terrific. This is a compelling and well researched cautionary tale. It is scary, as it lays out the treats presented to America and indeed the world, by Russia and China. It also delineates strategies to defuse these threats...recommended by very knowledgeable experts. It should be mandatory reading for all politicians and departmental decision makers! A great book written by a true patriot!

A must read

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If you don’t think world war 3 is coming, then you aren’t even aware that it’s already started decades ago. Just because your nation isn’t engaged on the ground, manning platoons or tanks, doesn’t mean they aren’t on full defence against everyday incursions against their democracy and attacks on their infrastructure and ALL online networks that our societies rely on. If you live in a democratic country(72% of the world, as of 2025, is under authoritarian control)be sure your leaders are struggling to uphold democracy due to foreign adversaries pushing them at every level and election cycle. How will you protect everything you hold dear, let alone the freedoms you enjoy? Against actors who wish to see you tear them down yourselves.

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This should be mandatory reading for anyone who has influence on the US government. Well researched with some well thought out solutions. This book shows that you ignore the signs of China & Russia's shadow aggression at your peril.

Fascinatingly scary

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I really enjoyed this though it is somewhat shocking. Thanks for the great work Jim.

Insightful

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