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1. 1. Facts And Fears

   Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence

   

   A candid memoir by a longtime U.S. intelligence official that traces a decades-long career to the nation’s top intelligence post, recounting behind-the-scenes episodes and policy debates while explaining how analysts assess threats such as terrorism, cyberattacks, nuclear proliferation and foreign election interference. It defends the value of rigorous, apolitical intelligence work, criticizes the damaging politicization of intelligence and modern leaks, and reflects on the tensions between secrecy, civil liberties and public accountability. Interwoven with personal anecdotes and assessments of contemporary national security challenges, the author argues for preserving institutional integrity and basing policy on facts rather than fear or partisan pressure.

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