Beginning in february 2004, the interrogation program, codenamed operation desert spider, was controlled by federal bureau of. Jan 05, 2017 as even its title makes clear, john nixons fascinating new book debriefing the president. 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. The interrogation of saddam hussein by john nixon isbn. Saddam hussein was one of those few enemies of the west who was captured alive, debriefed substantially and documented before his eventual execution. This book captures the firsthand account of the cia officer who debriefed him in iraq. Nixon observes that saddam studied and was fascinated by history, but lacked the intellect to learn its lessons. Nixons book, debriefing the president, gives more ammunition to the skeptics. This information was published by intelligence officer john nixon. A riveting, revealing and newsmaking account of the cias interrogation of saddam hussein, written by the cia agent who conducted the questioning. Cia agent who interrogated saddam hussein says america got it.
But the book s most striking feature is the picture it draws of the circumstances that led to the decision to go to war. On march 22, the brookings intelligence project hosted former cia analyst john nixon, author of the new book, debriefing the president. The book is a gripping account that reveals the flaws of the cia and the united states in its decision to invade the country and remove saddam from power. Cia analyst who interrogated saddam hussein just blew the lid. It was called a debriefing so that hussein didnt feel that he was being interrogated and would therefore be likely to offer. This is a short, highly readable book, suffused with controlled anger at the. The book is important both for its insights into saddam the person and also for the broader lessons regarding the operations of the u. 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. A young fbi agent is selected to handle the interrogation of saddam hussein, but he doesnt let his youth get in the way. May 10, 2010 a young fbi agent is selected to handle the interrogation of saddam hussein, but he doesnt let his youth get in the way. Debriefing the president details the cias interrogation.
I used to watch saddam hussein on tv in the evenings when i lived in kuwait during the iraqiran war so this book was of great interest to me. In december 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressi. 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 excia agent who interrogated saddam hussein bbc. Dec 27, 2016 intended initially as a memoir of the authors personal interrogation of saddam after his capture, the book broadens into a critique of us intelligence failings and what happens when intelligence agencies try too hard to please their political masters. The rest of the book is a memoir about the remainder of nixons time with the cia, coupled with some observations about how intelligence allegedly. 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. 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.
Debriefing the president details the cias interrogation of. Mar 22, 2017 on march 22, the brookings intelligence project hosted former cia analyst john nixon, author of the new book, debriefing the president. Now, in an interview with the bbc to promote his book debriefing the president. This book by john nixon, an analyst who interrogated saddam hussein, heavily criticizes the white house and the workings of the c. 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. Beset by bodydouble rumors and false alarms during a ninemonth search, the b. Marking ten years since saddam husseins death, john nixon has released debriefing the president. The interrogation of saddam hussein, john nixon tells the fascinating story of saddam husseins capture and. The interrogation of saddam hussein, nixon says that when he and his coworkers interrogated hussein, their views about him and his country took a 180degree turn. Cia analyst john nixons grilling interrogation of saddam. The interrogation of saddam hussein 01 by nixon, john isbn. A riveting, revealing and newsmaking account of the cias interrogation of saddam, written by the cia agent who conducted the questioning. Cia analyst who interrogated saddam hussein just blew the.
The interrogation of saddam hussein ebook download free. At the same time, writes joe devanny, nixon excoriates the george w. The interrogation of saddam hussein, john nixon tells the fascinating story of saddam husseins capture and interrogation. Set for release on the 10th anniversary of saddam husseins execution, a riveting, revealing and newsmaking account of the cias interrogation of saddam. A small mention of how saddam was captured, and almost nothing on what saddam had said. The interrogation of saddam hussein doesnt suffer from this distracting contrast. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read debriefing the president. Interrogation trial execution books saddam husseins novels zabibah and the king the fortified castle men and the city begone, demons family hussein abid almajid subha tulfah almussallat sajida talfah samira shahbandar khairallah talfah uday hussein qusay hussein rana hussein raghad hussein hala hussein related topics house of saddam. The interrogation of saddam hussein, cia analyst john nixon says the ruthless dictator of iraq, turned our assumptions upside down. Saddam comes across as a very traditional man devoted to. As even its title makes clear, john nixons fascinating new book debriefing the president. Nixon talks about his time spent working for the cia and with saddam hussein.
Cia analyst john nixons grilling interrogation of saddam hussein left the dictator whining about scrapes as he gave up answers. The second part of the book is the real meat of the book, as you get a front row view of the interrogation of saddam hussein. It begins with a lot of focus on the agent itself and its background, and the debriefing process itself. Standard fbi fd302 forms filed at the time were declassified and released in 2009 under a u. This was due in part to a lack of insight on how saddam viewed the world from inside his insular bubble, and the actual political and sectarian elements in iraqi society. By itself, the firsthand account of the interrogation is worth the price of the book for the insights it offers regarding hussein, his. You are going to fail saddams interrogation and the. Bush administrations approach to intelligence and policy in the buildup to the iraq war. The interrogation of saddam hussein by nixon, john isbn. Cia agent who grilled saddam hussein says us was wrong about. The first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of saddam hussein after his capture explains why preconceived ideas about the dictator led washington policymakers and the bush white house astray.
Dec 17, 2016 in his book, debriefing the president. Jan 05, 2017 in a new book, debriefing the president. 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. Interrogation trial execution books saddam hussein s novels zabibah and the king the fortified castle men and the city begone, demons family hussein abid almajid subha tulfah almussallat sajida talfah samira shahbandar khairallah talfah uday hussein qusay hussein rana hussein raghad hussein hala hussein related topics house of saddam. Inside saddams interrogation national geographic youtube. Cia agent who interrogated saddam hussein says america got. The interrogation of saddam hussein, former cia senior analyst john nixon gives new details into the interrogation of the former iraqi dictator. Saddam hussein was placed in the hands of george piro.
Then, from around half the book a lot of revelations about iraq political history. Nixons book is informed by those conversations and examines saddams life and reign, u. The interrogation of saddam hussein english edition ebook. But the books most striking feature is the picture it draws of the circumstances that led to. Debriefing the president documents john nixons experience as the first cia officer to interrogate saddam hussein following his capture by u.
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Intended initially as a memoir of the authors personal interrogation of saddam after his capture, the book broadens into a critique of us intelligence failings and what happens when intelligence agencies try too hard to please their political masters. Parts of john nixons debriefing the president help improve americas understanding of iraqs former tyrant. The interrogation of saddam hussein ebook written by john nixon. John nixon was husseins main interviewer during husseins debriefing. Dec 20, 2016 writing on his book, debriefing the president. While this goes a long way to humanize the author, i bought this book to read about saddam, not the authors wedding. 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. Dec 18, 2016 this book by john nixon, an analyst who interrogated saddam hussein, heavily criticizes the white house and the workings of the c. Dec 19, 2016 iraqi president saddam hussein had handed over the reins of running the country to aides by the time he was captured by american troops, and he was spending his time writing a novel, according to a soontobe released book by the cia operative who interrogated him. A few targeted questions from nixon whose book hits stores. National security archive electronic briefing book no. Beginning in february 2004, the interrogation program, codenamed operation desert spider, was controlled by federal bureau of investigation agents. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Iraqi president saddam hussein had handed over the reins of running the country to aides by the time he was captured by american troops, and he was spending his time writing a novel, according to a soontobe released book by the cia operative who interrogated him.
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