Lawfare Daily: A Progress Report on the War on Terrorism with Peter Bergen

In this book, Louise Richardson explores what drives terrorist movements, arguing that terrorists are rational political actors rather than irrational criminals. She examines the origins and goals of terrorism, the impact of 9/11, and why the ‘war on terror’ approach is unlikely to succeed as a long-term strategy.

In *My Share of the Task*, General Stanley McChrystal reflects on his military career, from his early days at West Point to his leadership roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. The book explores his approach to leadership, emphasizing decentralization, initiative, and the importance of understanding the complexities of modern warfare. McChrystal also discusses the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned throughout his career.

All the Presidents' Wars is a tragic yet insightful history of America's two-decade war on terror, examining the critical decisions, blunders, and quiet successes of four successive U.S. administrations. Drawing on decades of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Peter Bergen analyzes the $6 trillion cost and 7,000 American lives lost, covering the missteps of invading Iraq without evidence of 9/11 involvement, the relegation of the Afghanistan war, the rise of ISIS, and the Taliban's return to power. The book serves as essential reading for understanding the devastating history of the war on terror and avoiding past mistakes.