The Road to the Iraq War | 3. Mushroom Clouds
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The Prelude to the Iraq War: Intelligence and Politics
This chapter analyzes the emergence of the Bush Doctrine in the aftermath of 9/11, highlighting the shift towards pre-emptive military action and the controversial motivations behind the Iraq War. It explores the tension between the CIA’s assessments and the administration's narrative, revealing the pressures on intelligence gathering and the influence of 'information entrepreneurs.' The discussion underscores the complexities of intelligence processes, the reliability of sources, and the political maneuvering that shaped the lead-up to military intervention.
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