Why secret intelligence fails /

Turner, Michael A., 1947-

Why secret intelligence fails / Michael A. Turner. - Rev. ed., 1st ed. - Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, c2006. - xviii, 254 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-243) and index.

The uncertainty principle -- Intelligence, American style -- Pitfalls of American-style intelligence -- The foreign experience -- Requirements and priorities -- Perils of intelligence collection -- Analytic snafus -- Getting intelligence to the right people -- Contributing factors -- Intelligence priorities and their challenges -- Toward smarter intelligence.

1574888919 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781574888911 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2006012896

GBA617234 bnb

013386779 Uk


Intelligence service--United States.

JK468.I6 / T949w 2006b

327.1273