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See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism (平装)
by Robert Baer
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American politics, War, Terrorism, Non-fiction |
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| MSL Pointer Review:
Gripping and eye-opening, this insider's account is a critical examination from within the CIA. |
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Daniel Hurley (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-17 00:00>
This is more than a memoir by Baer although the book gives you a first hand account of his life in the CIA that he joined almost as a whim. The book not only takes you through his career but through his eyes you see the world of clandestine CIA activity. Aside from the puzzle pieces that he and his competent colleagues put together to study the complex terrorist networks that are supported by terrorist states, particularly Iran, you get a feel for the frustrated field units working with CIA headquarters. As the author notes, long before 9-11, the CIA had diminished manpower equipped with the ability to speak foreign languages, particularly in the Middle East and in Baer's opinion the CIA began relying too much on satellite technology losing the man in the street that could collect personal contact information. Baer spent many years in outposts but also time in Beirut and Iraq living amongst the Kurds during their fight against Sadam Hussein. Baer's book gives you a look at not only Terrorists and the failing of the CIA but intricate national dealings such as Germany's deals with Iran, which is an example of the western culture's over dependence on oil that leads to corruption at all levels. In the final pages of the book, Baer reveals Washington's historic failings of weakening the CIA and diminishing its ability to collect data while also fostering conflicts of interest. Baer names several individuals, including Tony Lake, that have documented financial interests in helping oil companies such as Exxon and Amoco in deals that benefit them with foreign governments. Also noted are fund raising monies coming into a President's campaign from questionable foreign sources. Very well written book in roughly 260 pages moves along quickly and although short sections are blacked out, presumably by the CIA, the book is highly readable and alarming that the CIA slumped to such laxity and that obvious conflicts of interest in government went virtually unrestrained even after Baer blows the whistle. After reading the book, one hopes that individuals like Bob Kerrey remain active in government.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-17 00:00>
I think the import of this book, in light of the continuing U.S. presence in Iraq, is the extensively documented history of the intent of middle East terrorists to wage war against the U.S.. One comes away with the the profound understanding that we are truly at war with terrorists. Mr. Baer is no apologist for conservatives or liberals. He simply points out the issues, difficulties, and "bureaucracy-think" during his twenty-plus years of service to our country that seriously weakened our ability to develop intelligence sources, find and prosecute those who waged murderous acts against our people, and undermined the CIA's mission. It is an outstanding yet disturbing read. While some reviewers have criticized his writing style, there is no serious or legitimate challenge to his observations and conclusions.
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