Fixing the Facts: National Security and the Politics of Intelligence (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs)

The Fixing the Facts book by Joshua Rovner is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between intelligence agencies and policy makers.

This insightful book explores how politicization can lead to flawed intelligence estimates, and how these failures can have disastrous consequences for national security.

With a focus on major episodes in American foreign policy history, including the Vietnam War and the Iraq War, Rovner sheds light on the problem of manipulation and politicization within the intelligence community.

By comparing the U.S.

case with the British experience, he demonstrates that high-profile government inquiries can be fundamentally wrong about what happened before the war.

With a focus on the delicate balance between informing policymakers without pandering to them, Rovner's careful study provides valuable insights into the subtle dynamics of this balancing act.

Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone interested in national security and intelligence policy.