About this episode

Kit Bennetts discusses the complexities of the US's relationship with other nations and the implications for the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.

Decades after his time with CIA, Kit Bennetts says there's always been a less visible side to our relationship with the US - but now we have to understand what that looks like. The Five Eyes will have to start making good choices - for everyone. You can also listen to The Service , from RNZ and Bird of Paradise Productions on the RNZ website or on your favourite podcast app. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

People in this episode

Guest: Kit Bennetts

Topics covered

• CIA
• Five Eyes
• US relations
• intelligence
• freedom
• history

Keywords

• CIA
• Five Eyes
• Kit Bennetts
• US relations
• intelligence
• freedom
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIA, Five Eyes, RNZ, Bird of Paradise Productions

Places: US

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