Black Site: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World

The CIA, once focused on information gathering, became a militarized force on 9/11 and created "The Program," a world web of secret detention centers using "enhanced interrogation tactics." A 2014 US Senate report exposed horrifying details, but officials' decisions, daily activities, and officers' feelings were not disclosed. Philip Mudd's book illuminates the CIA during this difficult time with research, interviews, and his own account.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2019
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

The CIA underwent a significant transformation on September 11, 2001. Once primarily focused on gathering information, it evolved into a heavily militarized entity. According to Philip Mudd, this period witnessed the emergence of a unique category of prisoners: individuals who yearned for death while possessing vital information that could potentially save thousands of lives. From this arose what was internally known as "The Program": a vast network of secret detention centers employing "enhanced interrogation tactics."

A 2014 US Senate report shed light on the disturbing details of this "Program," however, it remained unclear regarding the decision-making process, the daily operations at these "Black Sites," and the emotional toll taken by the officers involved. Mudd skillfully weaves together a tapestry of research, fresh interviews, and his personal experiences to shed light on the CIA during this challenging period.

The transformation of the CIA on September 11, 2001, marked a pivotal moment in its history,ushering in a new era of military-style operations and secret detention centers. The Program, as it was known internally, involved the use of controversial interrogation techniques that raised ethical and legal concerns. Mudd's book provides a comprehensive account of this period, offering insights into the decision-making processes, the daily operations at the Black Sites, and the emotional toll taken by the officers involved. Through his meticulous research, new interviews, and personal narrative, Mudd sheds light on a chapter of the CIA's history that has remained largely shrouded in mystery and controversy.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 165 x 244 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631491979