Douglas Valentine
Douglas Valentine is an American author, researcher, and investigator known for his books on the U.S. intelligence agencies, particularly the CIA. His notable works include 'The Phoenix Program', which details the CIA's covert operations during the Vietnam War, and 'The CIA as Organized Crime', which explores the agency's influence on American politics and foreign policy.
Books
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1. The Phoenix Program
"The Phoenix Program" explores a controversial CIA-led campaign during the Vietnam War aimed at destabilizing the Viet Cong through infiltration, capture, and assassination. The book delves into the secretive aspects of the program, revealing the extent of U.S. intelligence operations in Vietnam. It discusses the methods used, such as torture and propaganda, and evaluates the program's effectiveness and moral implications. Drawing on extensive interviews and government documents, the narrative presents a critical examination of American counterinsurgency practices and their profound effects on both the Vietnamese population and American military policies.
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