Complexities of Coup Planning and Intelligence Evolution

This chapter examines the intricate challenges of orchestrating a coup d'état while highlighting the evolving nature of intelligence and internal security agencies. It contrasts the historical development of the CIA with modern intelligence practices and critiques the inefficiencies of federal agencies post-9/11. The discussion further touches on the distinctions among various U.S. intelligence organizations, stressing the need for a fundamental overhaul to improve their effectiveness.