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Imperial Hubris by Michael Scheuer [BOOK REVIEW]

May 27, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / International Relations / Islam / Michael Scheuer / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Religion / Terrorism / War

Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror by Michael Scheuer

“Imperial Hubris” by Michael Scheuer is a provocative and controversial critique of Western counterterrorism efforts.

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November 14, 2023 American History / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / International Relations / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Steve Coll / Terrorism / War

Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by Steve Coll

Ghost Wars presents an account of the covert operations, political maneuvers, and unintended consequences that shaped Afghanistan’s history.

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Spymasters

November 11, 2023 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Chris Whipple / Espionage / GENRE / History / International Relations / Leadership / Nonfiction / Politics / War

The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future by Chris Whipple

Spymasters In his book, “The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future,” author Chris Whipple delves into

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