Cold War Espionage

The Harry Dunn Case: Diplomatic Immunity and the Lingering Shadows of Cold War Espionage

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Harry Dunn Case: Diplomatic Immunity & Cold War Echoes

The year 2019 brought a stark and tragic reminder that the cloak of diplomatic immunity, a cornerstone of international relations, can sometimes shield more than just legitimate envoys. The death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn, allegedly at the hands of Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat stationed at RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire, England, ignited … Read more

The Day the Sky Fell: Francis Gary Powers and the U-2 Incident

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The U-2 Incident: Francis Gary Powers and the Day the Sky Fell

The crisp May morning of May 1, 1960, dawned like any other for Francis Gary Powers, a skilled aviator in the employ of the Central Intelligence Agency. Piloting the Lockheed U-2, a reconnaissance aircraft designed to fly at altitudes previously thought unreachable, Powers was on a mission that epitomized the clandestine nature of the Cold … Read more