CIA Paramilitary Operations in Tibet 19571975 Asia@War Series №35 The book "CIA Paramilitary Operations in Tibet 1957-1975" is a comprehensive study of the covert operations conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Tibet during the Cold War era. The author, Dr. Tilak A. Kapoor, is a renowned historian and scholar who has extensively researched the subject using declassified documents from the CIA, the US State Department, and other archives. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the CIA's paramilitary activities in Tibet, which were aimed at countering the influence of China and the Soviet Union in the region. The book begins with an introduction to the historical context of Tibet and its strategic importance in the geopolitics of Asia. The author explains how Tibet was a buffer zone between India, China, and the Soviet Union, and how its unique political and religious system made it vulnerable to external interference. The CIA's involvement in Tibet can be traced back to the 1950s when the agency began to see the region as a potential frontline in the fight against communism. The author delves into the various programs and operations that the CIA initiated in Tibet, including the training of Tibetan guerrillas, the use of propaganda, and the establishment of a network of spies and informants.

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