Warfare by Other Means

In Warfare by Other Means, acclaimed author and former intelligence officer Peter Stiff delivers a gripping account of southern Africa’s shadow wars in the aftermath of colonial rule. Focusing on the covert operations, espionage, and psychological tactics employed during the turbulent post-independence years, Stiff exposes the hidden battles waged off the conventional battlefield.

The book examines the intense power struggles in countries like Zimbabwe, South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique, where proxy conflicts, sabotage, and disinformation became key tools in regional geopolitics. Drawing on insider knowledge and extensive research, Stiff reveals the roles played by intelligence agencies, liberation movements, and foreign powers, offering readers a chilling insight into how wars were fought in boardrooms, embassies, and clandestine outposts across the continent.

With his characteristic clarity and narrative drive, Stiff paints a detailed picture of a time when ideology, race, and power clashed beneath the surface of diplomacy. Warfare by Other Means is essential reading for those interested in African history, Cold War intrigue, and the unseen forces that shaped southern Africa in the late 20th century.