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Ghost Wars
The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
Book • 2005
This book provides an in-depth narrative of America's secret history in Afghanistan, focusing on the CIA's role, the collaboration with Pakistani and Saudi intelligence, and the consequences of these actions.
It covers the anti-Soviet jihad from 1979 to 1989, the American retreat from Afghanistan, the rise of the Taliban, and the radicalization of bin Laden.
The book is based on extensive research, including 200 interviews with key government, intelligence, and military personnel, and explores the failures of American intelligence in grasping the rising threat of terrorism leading up to the September 11 attacks.
It covers the anti-Soviet jihad from 1979 to 1989, the American retreat from Afghanistan, the rise of the Taliban, and the radicalization of bin Laden.
The book is based on extensive research, including 200 interviews with key government, intelligence, and military personnel, and explores the failures of American intelligence in grasping the rising threat of terrorism leading up to the September 11 attacks.
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Mary Louise Kelly
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Without a press corps, who holds the Pentagon to account?
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LTG Chris Donahue
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Last Soldier in Afghanistan
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Brendan Schaub
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