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Name: War and decision
Author: Douglas J. Feith

In "War and Decision," former Pentagon undersecretary Douglas Feith recounts his role in shaping the Bush Administration’s response to 9/11, including the Afghanistan operation and the Iraq invasion. Drawing on a trove of documents and records, Feith provides a detailed, inside account of senior‑level meetings and policies, revealing how key decisions were made to protect American interests during and after the crisis. As a founding member of the neoconservative movement and a prominent policy analyst, Feith shares insights into the Pentagon’s evolving stance amid the war on terrorism and the political controversies surrounding Iraq.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Douglas J. Feith

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