Bush VS. The Beltway: How the CIA and the State Department Tried to Stop the War on Terror

By Laurie Mylroie

Inside the Political Battle Over National Security

Uncover the hidden political forces that sought to block the war on terror.

Overview

Bush VS. The Beltway offers a revealing inside look at how forces within the U.S. government attempted to discredit intelligence about Iraq, al-Qaeda, and the war on terror. Laurie Mylroie, a respected expert on Iraq, details the bureaucratic resistance and political maneuvering that shaped U.S. foreign policy.

Key Insights

• Government Infighting – How internal conflicts between the CIA, State Department, and White House influenced foreign policy.
• Saddam’s Links to Terrorism – Examines the intelligence surrounding Iraq’s alleged connections to al-Qaeda and other terror networks.
• National Security Risks – A critical analysis of the political decisions that may have undermined U.S. security efforts.
• Suppressed Intelligence – Investigates claims that crucial evidence about Iraq’s weapons programs and terrorist affiliations was ignored.

Why Read Bush VS. The Beltway?

• For Political Enthusiasts – Gain insight into the inner workings of U.S. government agencies.
• For History Buffs – A detailed examination of the lead-up to the Iraq war.
• For Security Analysts – Understand the impact of bureaucratic conflicts on national security.

Praise for Bush VS. The Beltway

“A compelling look at how internal politics shaped the global war on terror.”

Final Thoughts

Laurie Mylroie delivers a well-researched account of political resistance within the U.S. government, shedding light on how intelligence was handled in the war on terror.

ISBN-13: 9780060580124

ISBN-10: 0060580127