348. Syria, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified
The Rest Is Politics
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Ignored Warnings and the Complex Persona of a Warlord
This chapter explores the CIA's historical challenges and the pervasive optimism bias that has led to the neglect of critical intelligence regarding major conflicts. It also highlights the controversial figure of Abdul Rashid Dostum, an Uzbek warlord known for his dual nature of brutality and charm within Afghanistan's turbulent narrative.
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