The Cyber Eye: Inside the Network Wars and Secrets of the Five Eyes Alliance

In a world where borders are no longer defined by geography but by firewalls and data flows, The Cyber Eye: Inside the Network Wars and Secrets of the Five Eyes Alliance unveils the secret battles shaping global power. Written by cybersecurity expert Karwan Mustafa Kareem, this deeply researched book explores the covert operations, alliances, and rivalries of the digital age.
From the clandestine origins of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance to the rising cyber powers challenging Western dominance, The Cyber Eye traverses a complex web of surveillance, espionage, artificial intelligence, and international intrigue. It provides an unprecedented look at how intelligence agencies harness algorithms, big data, and AI to monitor, predict, and manipulate global events.
Through detailed case studies-from China's digital authoritarianism to Russia's disinformation warfare, from Iran's asymmetric cyber strategies to the growing cyber ambitions of India and regional actors-this book captures the strategic, ethical, and technical dimensions of modern intelligence warfare. Readers are taken inside cyberattacks like Stuxnet, SolarWinds, and PRISM, and shown how mass surveillance, private-sector complicity, and algorithmic governance are redefining national security and privacy.
In its final chapters, the book proposes a forward-looking AI-centric cybersecurity defense model tailored for Kurdistan, offering a blueprint for developing nations seeking digital resilience.
The Cyber Eye is essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, intelligence analysts, policymakers, academics, and anyone who wants to understand the shifting foundations of global power in the 21st century.

This book is the result of collaborative insights and dedication across disciplines. Special thanks to Sherzad Kareem for the powerful cover design, and to Sazgar Khaled for book layout and formatting. Their creative vision helped bring The Cyber Eye to life. Gratitude also goes to my editorial team and research collaborators whose critical reviews, feedback, and attention to detail elevated the depth and clarity of this work. Their contributions were instrumental in shaping the final manuscript.