Why Intelligence Fails: Lessons from the Iranian Revolution and the Iraq War (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs Series)

The "Why Intelligence Fails" book is a groundbreaking examination of the politics and psychology behind two major intelligence failures in recent history - the Shah of Iran's regime in 1978 and Iraq's alleged WMD programs in 2002.

Drawing on declassified reports and documents, Robert Jervis uncovers the truth behind these missteps and misunderstandings, revealing that errors were not just the result of initial mistakes but also of later explanations and excuses.

Despite policy prescriptions aimed at addressing these issues, Jervis argues that neither the explanations nor the remedies are adequate.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how intelligence failures occur and how they can be prevented in the future.