CIA Officers Writing Memoirs

This chapter explores the motivations behind CIA officers writing memoirs, including financial incentives and the desire to defend the agency. It discusses how the intelligence community has influenced the publication of memoirs to shape public perception and delves into the evolution of the CIA's approach to publicity and secrecy over time. The chapter also touches on the ethical challenges faced by a secret intelligence agency in an open society, including controversies and revelations of unethical actions.