Published Dec 27, 2022
“The Third Option” – US Covert Action with Loch Johnson (Part 2 of 2)
Loch Johnson delves into the complexities of intelligence prediction and covert action, examining how intelligence failures stem from policy shortcomings, the cosmetic nature of leadership transitions from DCI to DNI, and the nuanced interplay between politics and military tactics in "The Third Option."

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