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Discover 'The Assault on Intelligence' by General Michael Hayden, a compelling and insightful exploration into the challenges facing the American intelligence community. This 304-page paperback release from Penguin Group USA, published in 2018, examines the precarious state of intelligence in today's political landscape. As forces outside the norm threaten the integrity of truth and facts, Hayden presents a blistering critique of these challenges, which dramatically reshape the vital work conducted by intelligence agencies.
In this timely book, Hayden addresses critical issues such as the misinformation stemming from the highest levels of government, the looming threat of nuclear weapons from North Korea, and the escalating influence of Russian information warfare designed to undermine democracy. This book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the deteriorating conditions in which American intelligence operates—a world where experienced truth tellers are often met with disdain.
Whether you're a student of political science, a professional in national security, or simply someone concerned about the future of democracy, 'The Assault on Intelligence' offers a gripping narrative that underscores the importance of reliable intelligence in a post-truth era. Explore how the foundations of governance are being tested like never before and appreciate the urgent call to action that Hayden articulates. Don't miss out on this essential read that discusses not just the risks, but also the responsibilities of American intelligence as it strives to maintain clarity amid chaos.
Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780525558583, Format: Paper over boards, Year: 2018, Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Pages: 304. Delivery information includes quick shipping options to North America and beyond, ensuring you receive your order without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780525558583
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 304
Description:
A blistering critique of the forces threatening the American intelligence community, beginning with the President of the United States himself, in a time when that community's work has never been harder or more important.
In the face of a President who lobs accusations without facts, evidence, or logic, truth tellers are under attack. Meanwhile, the world order is teetering on the brink. North Korea is on the verge of having a nuclear weapon that could reach all of the United States, Russians have mastered a new form of information warfare that undercuts democracy, and the role of China in the global community remains unclear. There will always be value to experience and expertise, devotion to facts, humility in the face of complexity, and a respect for ideas, but in this moment they seem more important, and more endangered, than they've ever been. American Intelligence-the ultimate truth teller-has a responsibility in a post-truth world beyond merely warning of external dangers, and in The Assault on Intelligence, General Michael Hayden takes up that urgent work with profound passion, insight and authority.
It is a sobering vision. The American intelligence community is more at risk than is commonly understood, for every good reason. Civil war or societal collapse is not necessarily imminent or inevitable, but our democracy's core structures, processes, and attitudes are under great stress. Many of the premises on which we have based our understanding of governance are now challenged, eroded, or simply gone. And we have a President in office who responds to overwhelming evidence from the intelligence community that
In this timely book, Hayden addresses critical issues such as the misinformation stemming from the highest levels of government, the looming threat of nuclear weapons from North Korea, and the escalating influence of Russian information warfare designed to undermine democracy. This book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the deteriorating conditions in which American intelligence operates—a world where experienced truth tellers are often met with disdain.
Whether you're a student of political science, a professional in national security, or simply someone concerned about the future of democracy, 'The Assault on Intelligence' offers a gripping narrative that underscores the importance of reliable intelligence in a post-truth era. Explore how the foundations of governance are being tested like never before and appreciate the urgent call to action that Hayden articulates. Don't miss out on this essential read that discusses not just the risks, but also the responsibilities of American intelligence as it strives to maintain clarity amid chaos.
Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780525558583, Format: Paper over boards, Year: 2018, Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Pages: 304. Delivery information includes quick shipping options to North America and beyond, ensuring you receive your order without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780525558583
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 304
Description:
A blistering critique of the forces threatening the American intelligence community, beginning with the President of the United States himself, in a time when that community's work has never been harder or more important.
In the face of a President who lobs accusations without facts, evidence, or logic, truth tellers are under attack. Meanwhile, the world order is teetering on the brink. North Korea is on the verge of having a nuclear weapon that could reach all of the United States, Russians have mastered a new form of information warfare that undercuts democracy, and the role of China in the global community remains unclear. There will always be value to experience and expertise, devotion to facts, humility in the face of complexity, and a respect for ideas, but in this moment they seem more important, and more endangered, than they've ever been. American Intelligence-the ultimate truth teller-has a responsibility in a post-truth world beyond merely warning of external dangers, and in The Assault on Intelligence, General Michael Hayden takes up that urgent work with profound passion, insight and authority.
It is a sobering vision. The American intelligence community is more at risk than is commonly understood, for every good reason. Civil war or societal collapse is not necessarily imminent or inevitable, but our democracy's core structures, processes, and attitudes are under great stress. Many of the premises on which we have based our understanding of governance are now challenged, eroded, or simply gone. And we have a President in office who responds to overwhelming evidence from the intelligence community that