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Constructing Cassandra: Reframing Intelligence Failure At The Cia, 19472001
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When It Was Created In 1947, The Cia Had A Clear Remit To Prevent Strategic Surprises. On Key Occasions, It Has Failed Spectacularly. How Is This Possible? Although There Has Been No Shortage Of Studies Exploring How Intelligence Failures Can Happen, None Of Them Have Been Able To Provide A Unified Understanding Of The Phenomenon. Constructing Cassandra Analyzes Four Key Strategic Surprises Experienced By The Us: The Cuban Missile Crisis In 1962, The Iranian Revolution Of 1978, The Collapse Of The Ussr In 1991, And The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. The Book Traces The Ultimate Origin Of These Seemingly Diverse Surprises To The Enduring Collective Identity And Culture Of The Agency Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Constructing Cassandra'? A: 'Constructing Cassandra' examines the intelligence failures of the CIA from 1947 to 2001, focusing on key strategic surprises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Iranian Revolution, the collapse of the USSR, and the 9/11 attacks.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Milo Jones.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Constructing Cassandra' contains 388 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Constructing Cassandra' published? A: The book was published on August 21, 2013.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Constructing Cassandra'.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Constructing Cassandra' provides a comprehensive analysis of intelligence failures, making it suitable for academic research in fields such as espionage and intelligence studies.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of collective identity, culture within the CIA, and the reasons behind significant intelligence failures.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, it includes detailed case studies of major events, providing insights into the failures of intelligence assessments.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding modern intelligence challenges? A: 'Constructing Cassandra' offers historical context that can help readers understand contemporary challenges in intelligence and national security.