Disrupt, Discredit, And Divide: How the New FBI Damages Our Democracy

The book "The Disrupt, Discredit, and Divide" by former special agent Mike German explores the transformation of the FBI after 9/11, from a law enforcement agency to a secretive domestic intelligence agency. It offers an engaging and unsettling contemporary history of the FBI and a bold call for reform.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2019
Publisher: The New Press

Former special agent Mike German's The Disrupt, Discredit, and Divide is a meticulously researched and compellingly argued account of the FBI's transformation after the 9/11 attacks. It has emerged as arguably the most secretive domestic intelligence agency in American history. This engaging and unsettling contemporary history of the FBI offers a bold call for reform, presented by a long-time counter-terrorism undercover agent who has gained widespread admiration as a whistleblower and a critic of civil liberties and accountable government.

The book delves into the bureau's shift from a law enforcement agency to a covert operations powerhouse, with a vast array of powers and resources at its disposal. German highlights the FBI's expansion into surveillance, intelligence gathering, and counterterrorism operations, which have raised concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and the balance of power between the government and the individual.

One of the key themes of the book is the FBI's use of informants and undercover agents. German argues that the bureau has often overstepped its legal authority and used tactics that are unethical and potentially harmful to innocent individuals. He provides examples of cases where informants were used to entrap or harass innocent people, and where undercover agents were used to manipulate and control suspects.

German also criticizes the FBI's lack of transparency and accountability. He argues that the bureau has been reluctant to share information with Congress, the public, and even other law enforcement agencies, which has hindered its ability to be held accountable for its actions. He calls for greater transparency and oversight, including the establishment of an independent body to investigate and audit the bureau's operations.

The Disrupt, Discredit, and Divide is a powerful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on the FBI's controversial history and practices. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of the government in protecting national security and the implications of its actions on civil liberties.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620973790