Before Intelligence Failed: British Secret Intelligence on Chemical and Biological Weapons in the Soviet Union, South Africa and Libya

The book "Before Intelligence Failed" examines British secret intelligence over 30 years before the 2003 Iraq War, revealing how a handful of chemical and biological weapons experts battled to make their voices heard against illegal weapons development. Based on archival research and interviews, it provides a compelling account of what was known about chemical and biological weapons proliferation before the war.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 12 April 2018
\n Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
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In the aftermath of the 2003 Iraq War, the term "intelligence failure" became closely associated with the Blair Government and its handling of intelligence in constructing a case for war. This book delves into the British secret intelligence over a span of thirty years, preceding its public shortcomings. Author Mark Wilkinson offers a comprehensive analysis and vivid account of the development and operations of Britain's intelligence agencies in the fight against the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons. Drawing from archival research and interviews with key figures within the intelligence establishment, Wilkinson sheds light on the challenges faced by a group of chemical and biological weapons experts who sought to raise their voices against illegal weapons development. Despite possessing evidence of such activities, they encountered resistance from adversaries within Whitehall. Before Intelligence Failed is a captivating account that unveils what was known about chemical and biological weapons proliferation prior to the Iraq War. It provides a fascinating, surprising, and occasionally shocking perspective on the events and individuals that shaped this critical period in global security.

\n Weight: 422g\n
Dimension: 223 x 144 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781849043007\n \n