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Sleeping with the Devil
Robert Baer · Book · 2003
If you were gripped by Sleeping with the Devil, you will appreciate these explorations of institutional corruption, espionage, and the dangerous intersection of global power and private interests.
Films on the same thread
Body of Lies
Ridley Scott · Film · 2008
Shares a thread with Sleeping with the Devil: CIA Operations.
Like Sleeping with the Devil, this film dives into the moral ambiguity of CIA operations, capturing the same tension between field agents and the complex, shifting geopolitical landscapes they navigate.
Syriana
Film · 2005
Shares a thread with Sleeping with the Devil: Geopolitics.
This film mirrors the investigative spirit of Sleeping with the Devil by peeling back the layers of the oil industry to reveal the deep corruption and geopolitical conspiracies driving global policy.
Sleeping with the Enemy
Joseph Ruben · Film · 1991
Explores: Escaping Abuse, Control and Manipulation, Rebuilding Life.
While different in setting, the intense focus on manipulation and the struggle against a powerful, controlling force will resonate with readers who enjoyed the high-stakes atmosphere of Sleeping with the Devil.
Enemy of the State
Tony Scott · Film · 1998
Explores: Government Surveillance, Privacy vs. Security, Framed Innocent Man.
This film echoes the paranoia found in Sleeping with the Devil, illustrating how individuals become ensnared in the vast, often unseen machinery of government surveillance and institutional power.
Series on the same thread
Sleeper Cell
Ethan Reiff · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with Sleeping with the Devil: Terrorism.
This series provides the same grounded look at terrorism found in Sleeping with the Devil, focusing on the difficult realities of undercover work and the moral complexities of modern security threats.
The Looming Tower
Lawrence Wright · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Sleeping with the Devil: Espionage.
Fans of Sleeping with the Devil will appreciate this historical examination of intelligence failures, which expertly maps the bureaucratic infighting that shaped the modern landscape of global counterterrorism efforts.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Realignment
The Realignment · Podcast · 2026
Explores: institutional change, populism, technological disruption.
This podcast shares the analytical rigor of Sleeping with the Devil, offering a critical look at how shifting national security and political power dynamics are currently reshaping our modern international order.
Bag Man
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2023
Explores: corruption, political scandal, accountability.
If you valued the exposé style of Sleeping with the Devil, this investigation into systemic political corruption offers a similarly unflinching look at how power is abused at the highest levels.
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Common questions
Is Sleeping with the Devil based on real events?
Yes, Sleeping with the Devil is a non-fiction book written by former CIA operative Robert Baer. It provides an analysis of the political and economic landscape of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the kingdom's role in global terrorism and its relationship with the United States.
What is the primary focus of Sleeping with the Devil?
Sleeping with the Devil examines Saudi Arabia's internal state, describing it as an irrational power driven by greed and isolationism. The book investigates how the royal family's actions and the country's economic influence impact global security and the stability of the international economy.
Who is the author of Sleeping with the Devil?
The author of Sleeping with the Devil is Robert Baer. He is a former CIA operative who previously wrote the New York Times bestseller See No Evil, which detailed his experiences and observations regarding intelligence operations and international security threats prior to the publication of this work.
When was Sleeping with the Devil published?
Sleeping with the Devil was published in 2003. It serves as a follow-up to Robert Baer's earlier work, continuing his exploration of geopolitical issues and the complex factors surrounding the rise of global terrorism in the Middle East during the early twenty-first century.