U.S. Intelligence and the Confrontation in Poland, 1980-1981
Douglas MacEachin
Explore the flaws in U.S. intelligence during the Cold War through a deep dive into the crisis in Poland during 1980-81. Former CIA analyst Douglas MacEachin uncovers what information was available to decision-makers and why it wasn't used effectively, despite evidence of Soviet plans for military intervention and the Polish regime's martial law preparations. Drawing on his own experience and newly declassified documents, MacEachin argues that cognitive obstacles, not a lack of information, led to policy failures. Learn how these insights can inform better intelligence practices in the future.
Publish Date
2002-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
2002-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1998
Goodreads Rating
3.8
ISBN
9780271025285
Recommendations
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2021-02-19T00:14:21.000Z
A legendary intel officer, Doug MacEachin, has left us.
Much of his impact, as Joe mentions below, was in improving the critical thinking and writing of those working with him.
He also wrote one hell of a book, “U.S. Intelligence and the Confrontation in Poland, 1980–1981.” – source