national security

Examines behind the scene activities for both the CIA and the military, discussing failed missions, trained assasins, and spy games in what is called the "shadow war" in the Middle East.

A debate-style reader that examines current controversies in world politics, with writings representing the views of political scientists, lawmakers, and political commentators, with an overview of each debate's opposing sides and its impact on world politics.

Explores topics and issues related to terrorism and security around the world, such as suicide bombers, political ideologies and their connection to terrorism, and militant Islam.

Farmer, one of the primary authors of the 9/11 Commission's report, reconstructs the truth of what happened on that fateful day and the disastrous circumstance that allowed it. Farmer builds the convincing case that the official version not only is almost entirely untrue but serves to create a false impression of order and security.

This work is an overview of America's attempts to deal with the problem of illegal immigration, with discussions of every immigration law passed since 1965, crucial court cases, key actors and organizations, and proposed solutions.

Presents a collection of fifteen essays that examine the issues related to the management, leadership, and accountability of United States national security, from peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia to the war against terrorism.