William M. Arkin Livres

After 9/11, the United States government embarked on an unprecedented effort to protect America. The result has been calamitous: after ten years of unparalleled spending and growth, the result is that a system put in place to keep America safe may in fact be putting us in even greater danger-but we don't know because it's all Top Secret. In TOP SECRET AMERICA, award-winning journalists Dana Priest and William M. Arkin lift the curtain on this clandestine universe. From the companies and agencies keeping track of American citizens and the military commanders building America's first "top secret city" to a hidden army within the U.S. military more secret than the CIA, this new national security octopus has become a self-sustaining "Fourth Branch" of government. A tour de force of investigative journalism, TOP SECRET AMERICA presents a fascinating and disturbing account of government run amok and a war on terrorism gone wrong in a post-9/11.

The definitive book about America's perpetual wars and how to end them from bestselling author, military expert, and award-winning journalist William M. Arkin.

UNMANNED is an in-depth examination of why seemingly successful wars never seem to end. The problem centers on drones, now accumulated in the thousands, the front end of a spying and killing machine that is disconnected from either security or safety. Drones, however, are only part of the problem. William Arkin shows that security is actually undermined by an impulse to gather as much data as possible, the appetite and the theory both skewed towards the notion that no amount is too much. And yet the very endeavor of putting fewer human in potential danger places everyone in greater danger. Wars officially end, but the Data Machine lives on forever. Throughout his career, Arkin has exposed powerful secrets of so-called national security and intelligence. Now he continues that tradition. The most alarming book about warfare in years, UNMANNED is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of mankind.

Focusing on an airpower-dominated military campaign, this study examines its flawed design yet notable efficiency through firsthand visits to affected areas and discussions with military and government officials. The author draws on extensive research and expert exchanges from various countries, aiming to provide a timely narrative that enhances military education and planning. William M. Arkin, an independent military analyst and journalist, brings his extensive experience and insights to this analysis.

Focusing on America's ongoing military conflicts, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors driving these wars and presents strategies for achieving peace. Written by William M. Arkin, a renowned military expert and journalist, it combines expert insights with compelling arguments to challenge the status quo and advocate for a shift in policy. The work aims to illuminate the complexities of war and propose actionable solutions to end the cycle of conflict.