Charles Duelfer’s Iraq Weapons Inspection Findings
A comprehensive examination of Charles Duelfer's Iraq Survey Group (ISG) findings reveals a complex picture regarding the state of Iraq's weapons programs after the 2003 invasion. The ISG, tasked with…
Project for the New American Century Iraq Letters: Uncovered Correspondence
The following article presents an examination of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) Iraq Letters, focusing on the unearthed correspondence and its implications. The Project for the New…
Department of Defense Inspector General OSP Report: Key Findings
The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a significant report concerning the Operational Support Program (OSP). This report, the culmination of an extensive review, details…
Spy Fails: Inappropriate Intelligence Tradecraft
The world of espionage is often portrayed with a veneer of meticulous planning and flawless execution. However, the reality is far more complex, replete with operational failures that stem from…
How Policy Shops Generate Intelligence
Policy shops, whether in government, think tanks, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or corporations, operate as crucial nodes in the generation and dissemination of intelligence. This intelligence is not typically the clandestine,…
Paul Wolfowitz’s Iraq Policy: A History
Paul Wolfowitz, during his tenure as Deputy Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush, was a prominent figure in the development and advocacy of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.…
The Office of Special Plans and Scooter Libby: A Controversial Legacy
The Office of Special Plans (OSP) and its central figure, Scooter Libby, remain a contentious chapter in recent American political history. Established in the nebulous aftermath of the September 11th…
Richard Perle’s Influence on Defense Policy Board
Richard Perle's Tenacious Grip on Defense Policy Richard Perle, a figure whose career has consistently intersected with the highest echelons of American defense policy, has exerted a profound and enduring…
National Intelligence Estimate 2002 Dissent: Unheard Voices in Intelligence Community
The year 2002 marked a pivotal moment in global politics, a period defined by the aftermath of the September 11th attacks and the burgeoning "War on Terror." In this charged…
Spotting Intelligence Stovepiping in Today’s World
The pervasive problem of intelligence stovepiping, a persistent impediment to effective decision-making, continues to manifest in various forms across contemporary global landscapes. This phenomenon, characterized by the compartmentalization and isolated…