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Fortnightly Summary of Soviet Intentions: 'Crystal Gazer'

26 Jan 1949

A file of correspondence and memoranda relating to a fortnightly British summary of Soviet intentions codenamed "Crystal Gazer". Subjects discussed in this file include instructions for the writing of the summaries, including advice on the concealment of secret sources; the secure distribution of "Crystal Gazer", including to the Prime Minister; an "indoctrination form" for those authorised to receive "Crystal Gazer" reports after receiving appropriate security vetting; and arrangements to minimise the risk of information leaks to the Soviets.
security russia malaya cold war surveillance security service government communications headquarters secrecy ministry of defence commonwealth relations office foreign office intelligence reports intelligence distribution permanent under-secretary's department
Collection ID
FO1093
Conflict
Cold War
Countries
Malaya Russia
Document Reference
FO 1093/490/2
Document Types
Correspondence Memorandum
File Reference
FO 1093/490
Identifier
10.1080/swwf.fo1093.0490.002
Keywords
Intelligence Reports Intelligence Distribution Security Secrecy
Languages
English
Organizations
Commonwealth Relations Office Foreign Office Government Communications Headquarters Ministry of Defence Security Service Permanent Under-Secretary's Department
Pages
38
Published in
United Kingdom
Themes
Surveillance

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