Whistleblower at the CIA: An Insiders Account of the Politics of Intelligence
b'Melvin Goodman\\u2019s long career as a respected intelligence analyst at the CIA, specializing in US/Soviet relations, ended abruptly after twenty-four years. In 1990, Goodman resigned when he could no longer tolerate the corruption he witnessed at the highest levels of the Agency. In 1991 he went public, blowing the whistle on top-level officials and leading the opposition against the appointment of Robert Gates as CIA director. In the widely covered Senate hearings, Goodman charged that Gates and others had subverted \\u201cthe process and the ethics of intelligence\\u201d by deliberately misinforming the White House about major world events and covert operations.
In this breathtaking expos\\xe9, Goodman tells the whole story. Retracing his career with the Agency, he presents a rare insider\\u2019s account of the inner workings of America\\u2019s intelligence community, and the corruption, intimidation, and misinformation that lead to disastrous foreign policy decisions. An invaluable and historic look into one of the most secretive and influential branches of US government\\u2014and a wake-up call for the need to reform its practices.\\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\\n\\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy'