Debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein book

Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and. After years of parsing husseins leadership from afar. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read debriefing the president. Digital audiobook 12262016 paperback 7172018 cdaudio 12272016.

Debriefing the president documents john nixons experience as the first cia officer to interrogate saddam hussein following his capture by u. This book by john nixon, an analyst who interrogated saddam hussein, heavily criticizes the white house and the workings of the c. John nixon, middle east expert in december 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, us military forces captured iraqi president saddam hussein near his hometown of tikrit. The interrogation of saddam hussein, by john nixon, is published on december 29 by bantam press at. There are exceptions, and that list includes the refreshingly candid debriefing the president. Pdf debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam. John nixons debriefing the president offers a must read tell all about saddam hussein and the war in iraq from the perspective of a cia analyst. John nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and. The interrogation of saddam hussein presents some interesting information from the interrogation of saddam hussein, but it additionally depicts the central. Debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein john nixon. On march 22, the brookings intelligence project hosted former cia analyst john nixon, author of the new book, debriefing the president. This book is written as an autobiography in the first person, discussing the authors career up to and beyond the war in iraq. At the same time, writes joe devanny, nixon excoriates the george w. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Nixons book is likely to be a main source of information about saddam hussein following his capture and prior to his execution three years later. Debriefing the president presents a candid portrait of saddam hussein, one of our eras most notorious strongmen, told by a. In the final chapters of the book, nixon gives his unvarnished view of the cia. Debriefing the president a riveting, revealing and newsmaking account of the cias interrogation of saddam hussein, written by the cia agent who conducted the questioning. The interrogation of saddam hussein began shortly after his december 2003 capture, while the deposed president of iraq was held at the united states camp cropper detention facility at baghdad international airport. Mar 22, 2017 on march 22, the brookings intelligence project hosted former cia analyst john nixon, author of the new book, debriefing the president. Dec 27, 2016 debriefing the president presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our eras most notorious strongmen. Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of hussein. As a whole, nixon provides an insightful firsthand account of the search for, and subsequent debriefing of, this notorious and brutal iraqi leader.

The interrogation of saddam hussein vividly conveys the best and worst aspects of a career in intelligence analysis. It should be noted, however, that debriefing the president is less about the interrogation of saddam hussein. Cia agent who grilled saddam hussein says us was wrong. In december 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressi. September 1, 2017 john nixons debriefing the president. Then, from around half the book a lot of revelations about iraq political history. Debriefing the president npr coverage of debriefing the president. Debriefing the president by john nixon for sale online ebay. It begins with a lot of focus on the agent itself and its background, and the debriefing process itself. The interrogation of saddam hussein book online at best prices in india on.

Pdf on jun 1, 2017, mark roberts and others published debriefing the president. In his book debriefing the president, john nixon describes his role as a cia analyst who was sent to iraq to debrief saddam hussein following his capture. Dec 27, 2016 debriefing the president hardcover the interrogation of saddam hussein. The interrogation of saddam hussein john nixon in december 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, us military forces captured iraqi president saddam hussein near his hometown of tikrit. John nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and mind of americas most enigmatic enemy. Dec 18, 2016 there are exceptions, and that list includes the refreshingly candid debriefing the president. Debriefing the president by john nixon, 9780593077771, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. A riveting, revealing and newsmaking account of the cias interrogation of saddam, written by the cia agent who conducted the questioning. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used products are out there we just had to let you know. While the book discusses the various interrogation sessions and the information gleaned from those discussions, there are much larger underlying themes that run throughout the narrative. Bush administrations approach to intelligence and policy in the buildup to the iraq war. Beginning in february 2004, the interrogation program, codenamed operation desert spider, was controlled by federal bureau of. This is a short, highly readable book, suffused with controlled anger at. Mar 05, 2017 debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein.

The interrogation of saddam hussein by john nixon overview a riveting, revealing and newsmaking account of the cias interrogation of saddam hussein, written by the cia agent who conducted the questioning. The book is important both for its insights into hussein the person and also for the broader lessons regarding the operations of the u. John nixon in december 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, us military forces captured iraqi president saddam hussein near his hometown of tikrit. Debriefing the president hardcover the interrogation of saddam hussein. Cia agent who grilled saddam hussein says us was wrong about. Just finished this book today, great information and more insights about saddam hussein and the intelligence community during the iraq war. Buy a discounted paperback of debriefing the president online from australias. Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and mind of americas most enigmatic enemy. Debriefing the president presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our eras most notorious strongmen. Beginning in february 2004, the interrogation program, codenamed operation desert spider, was controlled by federal bureau of investigation fbi agents. Debriefing the president, the interrogation of saddam hussein by. Jan 01, 2016 in his book debriefing the president, john nixon describes his role as a cia analyst who was sent to iraq to debrief saddam hussein following his capture. The interrogation of saddam hussein ebook written by john nixon. Debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein.

Standard fbi fd302 forms filed at the time were declassified and released in 2009 under a u. A small mention of how saddam was captured, and almost nothing on what saddam had said. The interrogation of saddam hussein by john nixon isbn. Sep 01, 2017 debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein john nixon.

Having studied saddam hussein for several years prior to the war in iraq, nixon became the cias choice to interview the suspect to ensure that the man captured was in fact the iraqi president. The man was indeed saddam hussein, but as nixon learned in the ensuing weeks, both he and america had greatly misunderstood just who saddam hussein really was. Beset by bodydouble rumors and false alarms during a ninemonth search, the b. He clearly relished his analytical role as one of the us intelligence communitys resident experts on saddam, spending several years poring over every available scrap of information to form a. The interrogation of saddam hussein, john nixon tells the fascinating story of saddam husseins capture and interrogation. According to john nixon, former senior cia leadership analyst and author of debriefing the president. In debriefing the president, former cia analyst john nixon recalls his time debriefing saddam hussein, the former leader of iraq. Dec 27, 2016 you must understand, i am a writer, he told john nixon, a cia interrogator whose book, debriefing the president, was published last year saddam saw himself as a fearsome, benevolent sovereign, a cultured and farsighted man, despite having left his native country only twice and repeatedly plunging his people into disastrous wars. Jan 01, 2017 debriefing the president presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our eras most notorious strongmen. Beginning in february 2004, the interrogation program, codenamed operation desert spider, was controlled by federal bureau of investigation agents. Read debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein online, read in mobile or kindle. Having studied saddam hussein for several years prior to the war in iraq, nixon became the cias choice to interview the suspect to ensure that the man captured was in fact the iraqi president and not a body double. Overall, the book was well written and a good read.