Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
The History and Future of American Intelligence

It’s very good if you’re interested in learning more about three letter agencies and the intelligence community in general. Probably not that interesting if you’re not. This is a 10,000 foot view that comes from an academic slant, so little less hyperbole or chest beating then some tellings, and les......more

Author Amy Zegart is a scholar, educator, and consultant in the field of national intelligence gathering and use. In Spies, Lies, and Algorithms, she provides a primer for the American public on the work of federal agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Defense I......more

This was an enjoyable and well-written book from the brilliant Amy Zegart, but it was a bit disappointing for me because, despite the title, it's not really about the "future" of intelligence—it is more an excellent "introduction to intelligence" for the public at large, which is a laudable goal all......more

This book is a great introduction into what actually goes on in the US Intelligence Community. Prof. Zegart will walk you through some of the common misconceptions, explain what the different elements are responsible for and what that actually means, and why it's been so hard for Presidents and Cong......more

Amy Zegart provides an educator’s explanation of the world of intelligence that’s palatable for any level of reader. Effusive in her use of analogies to explain relatively complex discussions, the author provides a refreshingly honest review of our intelligence agencies and the roles they play in go......more