by Ron Suskind
First published 2006
Suskind investigates the Bush administration's approach to fighting terrorism following the September 11 attacks. He explores how the "one percent doctrine" shaped national security decisions, where even remote possibilities of terrorist threats demanded maximum response. The author examines key figures in the administration and intelligence community as they navigate unprecedented challenges in protecting America. Suskind reveals how this strategy influenced everything from detention policies to military operations overseas. Through interviews and research, he shows how fear and uncertainty drove policy choices that would define America's war on terror. The book captures the tension between security and civil liberties during a period when traditional rules no longer seemed adequate to address new threats.
Genres: history, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: government-conspiracy, investigative-journalism
Setting: America
Period: 2000s
376 pages · Paperback · Mondadori