Mykhaylo (Mike - or a compromise, Mikhail) Kryzhanovsky was born in 1958 in Ukraine. He graduated from Chernovtsy University (BS in languages) and received an extraordinary specialized education at Ivano-Frankovsk University of Social Studies, military college, the KGB counter-espionage school and the KGB Intelligence Institute. He was involved in secret operations since 1978, and later served as a USSR intelligence officer, and a member of the KGB’s “The Bell” top secret anti-terror group. He was a senior intelligence officer and top US government expert with the National Security Service of Ukraine (NSS). His outstanding record of producing up to 20 top-secret government intelligence reports (coded telegrams) a year made him the most productive spy in KGB history, and his unprecedented 30-year espionage career in Russia and the USA probably makes him the number one spy in the world. In 1992 as NSS officer he managed an illegal espionage station in Moscow, Russia, and planned to substitute a stand-in or double for Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who was the biggest threat to Ukraine at the time. There was a leak, and Yeltsin pushed Ukrainian President Kravchuk to sign a secret agreement to end mutual espionage. Kryzhanovsky learned that a decision had been made to liquidate him and in 1995 he came to the United States. Another KGB officer, Vladimir Putin, a former FSB (Russian counter-espionage service) chief, used his plan and substituted a double for Yeltsin in 2000. 

Here is the book that guides the President of the United States from the first day in the Oval Office to the day he (or she?) walks out for the last time. In fact, the strategies and mindset recommended in these pages are essential tools for...

Here is the book that guides the President of the United States from the first day in the Oval Office to the day he (or she?) walks out for the last time. In fact, the strategies and mindset recommended in these pages are essential tools for capturing the Presidency as much as wielding it. The international scene today is either a madhouse or the product of extraordinarily cynical techniques such as these, applied with cold cunning, by our nation's leaders. This manual outlines some of the resources, strategies, and mechanisms at their disposal, and some of the concerns and countervailing concerns that the Commander-in-chief needs to have in mind. This handbook provides a comparison of the world's premier intelligence agencies, discusses tactics of surveillance, war, and public persuasion, and gives practical advice on political maneuvering at the local, national and international levels. A rational, results-based handbook, it is destined to be a secret favorite of politicians, agents of the special services, CEOs and corporate boards, and everyone else who needs to be "ready to lead." And for the many other ambitious contenders in the world of winner-take-all bare-knuckles capitalism. The author, who cites decades of insider knowledge at both the KGB and the CIA, says he originally compiled this book upon a request from Washington ' anonymous, of course.

When I left Russia and made my way to the United States in 1995, after (as we thought at the time) the Cold War had ended, the folks in Washington gave me better than the usual immigrant's welcome. In fact, given my expertise and 30 years experience in covert operations and techniques of influence, they asked me to prepare a briefing and a set of instructions for the White House. This in effect turned me into US President de facto. Naturally, the operation was authorized by the first Russian CIA Director ' John Deutch, who wanted to see me, a professional Russian intelligence officer, in the Oval Office, even if only under the table (read about John Deutch in the chapter on 'Managing Spies at the Top'). Since 1996 an astute observer may see that my guidance has been taken very much to heart at the White House, as Bill Clinton and now George W. Bush act in strict accordance to this handbook. In fact, using the models, patterns, and rules crystallized in these pages the American public can now stand a chance of making sense of today's bizarre domestic and international news and elections, as well as deciphering what may have been going on in past scandals and other tectonic shifts whose explanations have remained unsatisfactory and unconvincing. Ten years have passed since I first delivered these pointers to Washington, and it's high time to share them with the public, with presidents, prime ministers, senators, legislators, ministers, governors and mayors, ambassadors and consuls, generals and soldiers, professors and students, spies and police officers, reporters and analysts, and those battling it out in the corporate minefield. And, finally, with those wish to be elected the US President. No matter where you live and what you do, the 'White House Special Handbook' will help you make sense of the news and get ahead in the vulpine world of the 21st century. Good luck. 'Everybody wants to be the boss.' So they say. But before we even check whether you are eligible and electable, let's see if you really want the job. If you are still interested after the next

Introduction Part I. Political Management at the Top Chapter 1. Controlling the White House Iron-Clad Rules for the President Presidential Calendar Time is Sh

Introduction Part I. Political Management at the Top Chapter 1. Controlling the White House Iron-Clad Rules for the President Presidential Calendar Time is Short The Media Press Conferences and the Press Secretary Using Your Visibility Hiring Hiring Mistakes The White House Staff Chief of Staff National Security Advisor How the White House Staff Works Don't Blow It How to Manage the Staff The Cabinet Line of Succession to the Presidency of the United States Strategic Planning Planning Formula Regular Planning Model Express Planning Decision Making Psychological Modeling of a President (Strategic Intelligence Method) Chapter 2. Domestic Policy Dealing with Big Business Iron-Clad Rules The Economy Budget Deficit Managing the Economy Domestic Propaganda (Psychological War) and Mind Control Propaganda Technology Keeping Voters on Your Side Mind Control Principles of Mind Manipulation Technology of Mind Manipulation Emergency Powers of the President (Setting aside Democracy) Chapter 3. Managing the US Congress Introduction: How a Bill Becomes a Law Functions of Congress Differences between the House and the Senate Unwritten Rules A Few Congressional Run-ins with the Law How to Control Congress Tools The 'Iron Triangle,' A Sub-Government Mafia Interest Groups I. Direct Strategies Lobbying The 'Ratings' Game Campaign Assistance II. Indirect Strategies Generating Public Pressure Constituents as Lobbyists Building Alliances Chapter 4. Foreign Policy Getting a Good Start Relying On Others to Achieve Your Goals Securing World Domination Foreign Policy Secret' The 'Democracy Trick' US National Security Strategy Presidential Foreign Policy Doctrines Managing through Diplomacy Diplomatic Rules for the US Diplomat-In-Chief Negotiation No-Nos Negotiations Procedure Diplomatic Tricks Diplomatic Double Talk Body Language Protocol Dinner Menu at the White House Russia Overthrowing Governments Coups Military Coups 'Democratic' Coups Revolutions The Military and Diplomacy Keeping Tabs on Who is For You and Who is Against Part 2. Managing Spies at the Top ' Secret Services Chapter 5. Which Service is the Best Cardinal Rules ' What It Takes to Be the Best Comparing Two Rivals The KGB Structure What we learn from KGB practice: RSHA (German Reich Security Main Office, 1939-1945) Structure What we learn from RSHA practices: CIA or 'The Company' (a virtual agency) Structure What we learn from CIA practice Clandestine Service Careers are Available MOSSAD MOSSAD Structure What we learn from MOSSAD practice: Ministry of State Security (MSS), China Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Germany General Directorate for External Security (DGSE), France Secret Intelligence Service (MI6, 'The Firm'), Great Britain Chapter 6. Techniques of Special Influence Torture Special Psychology Blackmail Interrogation Murder Chapter 7. Surveillance Physical surveillance Frequent Surveillance Crew Mistakes Technical Surveillance Chapter 8. How to Run Agents (Secret Sources) Recruitment Recruitment Pyramid Finding Candidates for Recruitment Working with the Agent Questioning the Agent Teaching the Agent Checking the Agent Liquidating the Agent Chapter 9. The FBI and Domestic Control Investigation Process Arrests The Mafia The Mafia's Inside Rules: How the Mafia System Operates 'Russian' (former Soviet) mafia organizations in USA Police Tricks How to Manage Civil Disturbance Planned Crowd Tactics ' Nonviolent or Violent Terror List of major attacks attributed to terrorists on United States targets: Hostages Bombing Ambush Assassination Chapter 10. Identifying Spies Moles How to Detect a Mole What to Do If You Detect a Mole Identifying Spies How to Cover Your Mole Chapter 11. Strategies Other Strategies: Breaking Up the USSR Chapter 12. Presidential Security Structure of the Secret Service Managing the Secret Service Practical Protection during Presidential Appearances Frequent Security Mistakes Code Names of American Presidents Part 3. Managing the Military Chapter 13. Commander-In-Chief Keys to Success in War Duties of the Commander-in-Chief Chapter 14. Strategy and Tactics in War Tactics Counter-Insurgency Tactics Staying Alive Deserts Jungle Far North Mountains Mines Wounds Effective Snipers Counter-Sniper Tactics Military Tricks Fighting an Insurgency Naval Tactics Offense Storming the City POWs Defense Effective Defensive Methods Special Forces Guerrillas' Strong Points Guerrilla Weaknesses Tactical Counter-Guerrilla Operations Psychological Operations Chapter 15. The Future The National Defense Strategy of the United States of America The National Strategy for Victory in Iraq Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons America's Number One 'Enemy' is China Part 4. Still Want It? Chapter 16. Electability Formal and Informal Considerations Reality Check The Bilderberg Group Liberal or Conservative ' Choosing Sides Chapter 17. The Fight for the Presidency Think It Over Working with the Staff Fundraising Geography Chapter 18. Meet the Electorate: Basic Information and the 2004 Election Chapter 19. Campaign Planning The Press and Your Press Officer Polls and Your Pollster Practical Polls to Use until Election Day Other Critical Personnel Campaign Tips Choosing a Strategy Debates Speaking in Public Promises What to Talk about Where Part 5. Learning from the Past Chapter 20. Learning from Past Presidents Quotes Actions Scandals Presidential Last Words Part 6. Where Does the CIA Fit In What Happened to Them? Case 1. Heinrich Muller. Case 2. Marilyn Monroe. Case 3. John F. Kennedy. Case 4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Case 5. SPECIAL. European Parliament Resolution on the 'Gladio' Affair Case 6. Robert Kennedy. Case 7. Ronald Brown. Case 8. What about 9/11? What to Do? A Global Strategy A Different Way of Organizing the Government