Berto Jongman: Gray Work – Confessions of an American Paramilitary Spy

Can be ordered now, releases on 27 May 2014. Jamie Smith.  Gray Work: Confessions of an American Paramilitary Spy (William Morrow, 2014) Book Description: An unprecedented, raw, first-hand look into the life of America’s private paramilitary warriors and their highly secretive work around the world. Jamie Smith, a contractor with more than two decades under …

Review: Manufactured Crisis – The Untold Story of the Iran Nuclear Scare

Gareth Porter 5.0 out of 5 stars Does for Iran What Truth Dig Did for Iraq, January 29, 2014 I *strongly* recommend this book to every citizen concerned about a government that lies all the time. The NSA debacle of recent time, on top of the CIA debacles (rendition, torture, assassination by drone) on top …

Review: Reforming Intelligence – Obstacles to Democratic Control and Effectiveness

Thomas Bruneau and Steven Boraz 4.0 out of 5 stars Useful on the 30% That is Old Think — Oblivious to Evolution & Nuance, January 25, 2014 Although this book is seven years old, as the world confronts the twin debacles of CIA rendition & torture combined with drone assassinations of thousands (only 2% of …

Reflections on Intelligence Reform

SHORT URL: http://tinyurl.com/2014-Reform Security sector reform and advancement begins in the mind.  In the 21st Century, raw information and tailored intelligence (decision support) are fundamental to progress at the strategic, operational, tactical, and technical levels. If we are to properly address intelligence governance from a comparative and international perspective rooted in an appreciation for the …

Chris Hodges: What Obama Really Meant — a Literal Interpretation of His NSA Speech

Published on Monday, January 20, 2014 by TruthDig.com What Obama Really Meant Was … by Chris Hedges Remarks by the President on Review of Signals Intelligence(if he had told the truth)Department of Injustice Washington, D.C. 11:15 a.m. EST THE PRESIDENT: A small, secret surveillance committee of goons and thugs hiding behind the mask of patriotism …