Profumo Affair

The Profumo Affair was a political scandal in 1963 Britain involving John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War. He had an affair with Christine Keeler, a model who was also involved with a Soviet naval attaché, raising concerns about national security during the Cold War. When the truth emerged, it damaged public trust in the government, contributed to Profumo’s resignation, and highlighted vulnerabilities in security protocols. The scandal reflected issues of personal integrity, political accountability, and the dark intersections between politics and espionage during that era.