<p>I suppose it's the invisible secret code that keeps the original post from showing up on my laptop..... </p>
<p>I heard this was a fairly interesting class, but with a fair amount of reading. In past years there was another gentleman (Tim Naftali) who co-taught the class with Gerald Haines, but I believe Mr. Naftali has left UVa and is no longer co-teaching the class. Mr. Haines was chief historian for the CIA for six years, having spent much of his working life in various jobs within the intelligence community.</p>
<p>The course meets twice a week (M/W from 1600 to 1650) for lectures, and there is a weekly discussion group. Some of the discussion topics appear to be quite thought provoking. Also, the class schedule usually includes some guest lecturers. David Kay, former United Nations Weapons Inspector prior to the run up to the current war in Iraq (remember those weapons of mass destruction Saddam was rumored to have), is one of the guest speakers scheduled to address the class this semester. The course is offered during the spring semester only, and it generally reaches full enrollment. </p>
<p>An article about Mr. Haines ran in the Cavalier Daily on October 28th, 2004. Here is the link:</p>
<p>The</a> Cavalier Daily</p>
<p>On a similar subject, does anyone know anything about PLAD 224: Myth and Reality of Espionage, a seminar for first and second years offered by the Politics Department? I would appreciate any information folks might have to offer concerning this seminar. Thanks.</p>