The U.S. Invasion of Iraq: A Look at Intelligence, 20 Years Later
Intelligence Matters
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Intelligence Failures Before the Iraq War
This chapter analyzes the flawed intelligence assessments regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction leading up to the U.S. invasion. It highlights key mistakes made by the CIA and other agencies, including confirmation bias and the challenges of accurately assessing Saddam Hussein's capabilities. The discussion further addresses misconceptions about Iraq's connections to terrorism, ultimately revealing the complexities and implications of these intelligence failures.
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