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Book Summary: The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century by Tim Weiner A Revealing Look Inside America’s Most Secretive Intelligence Agency What is the CIA’s true role in shaping global affairs in the 21st century? In The Mission, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Tim Weiner offers a gripping and thoroughly researched examination of the CIA’s evolution, failures, and high-stakes missions in a rapidly changing world. This chapter-by-chapter summary walks you through Weiner’s investigation into how the agency has adapted—or failed to adapt—in the face of terrorism, cyber warfare, political manipulation, and global instability. With insider accounts and unflinching analysis, the book sheds light on power struggles, intelligence blunders, and the shifting strategies that define America’s modern spy game. Ideal for readers of political nonfiction, espionage history, and national security, this summary distills Weiner’s insights into a clear, accessible guide that helps you grasp the complexities of U.S. intelligence operations today. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century by Tim Weiner. It is intended to provide educational value and enhance understanding of the original work.
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