Watching the Jackals

In "Watching the Jackals," author Richterova explores Czechoslovakia's intricate relationships with Middle Eastern terrorists and revolutionaries during the 1970s and 1980s, a period marked by the Cold War. The audiobook reveals how the country's leaders navigated the arrival of various factions, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the role of the StB, Czechoslovakia's security service, in these complex interactions. Drawing from interviews and archival records, this gripping account offers insights into the use of espionage in international relations and challenges existing narratives about the Communist Bloc's stance on terrorism.