The UKUSA Cold War Intelligence Pact

The UKUSA Cold War Intelligence Pact I heard a little bit about this a while back but I came across some more information recently. This pact was agreed on in 1946 and both countries have been operating under it ever since.

Under the terms of this agreement both countries agreed not to spy on each other and to share all intercepted radio traffic. Under the agreement intelligence sharing was a matter of routine and intercepted communications information was shared automatically without request.

The two countries had to share intelligence initially because they were both allies in the fight against Nazi Germany. Immediately after WWII Russia began to flex its muscles so they continued to work together and share intelligence. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand eventually came on line with the agreement and were included.

When I read about the agreement I couldn’t help but wonder at the impact that it had to have on history. Just sit back my venerable military ring customer, and think about all of the possible scenarios that it had to touch on. It seems to me that this agreement would give the US and Britain the greatest intelligence machine in the free world. I am sure that it has a great deal to do with our superpower status. We will keep our ear to the ground on this one and let you know of any future developments.