Intelligence Thoughts

In the past few days, I have read Howard Hart's book, Intelligence Thoughts:Developements in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan. I then posted this review on the publishers website:


Just every now and then, a book comes out which deals with policy, where the author by experience and writing ability clearly expounds a coherent and reasonable basis for a policy that is, arguably, in the best interests of the country---political ramifications “be damned”.
This, to me, is such a book. I have read of Mr. Hart’s experience, his competency, and his heroism as a Clandestine Service office of the CIA, and as station chief in Pakistan, and elsewhere, in such books as: Ghost Wars, Legacy of Ashes and Charlie Wilson’s War. By experience, intellect and superb writing Mr. Hart has given us a book that is authoritative and should be read by all “thinking” Americans, who are concerned with the United States’ relationship to the mid-east, and especially as it relates to our current involvement in Afghanistan---do not wait for the comic book edition.

Think for Yourself

"The greatest number of people take their opinions on trust to avoid exercising their own minds"

Lapham Quarterly, Winter, 2011