The failures of Western intelligence agencies from "summary" of The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
The intelligence agencies of the West had an abundance of information at their disposal, yet they failed to connect the dots. There was a lack of communication and coordination between agencies, leading to crucial pieces of the puzzle being overlooked. The CIA, FBI, and other organizations were unable to share information effectively, allowing threats to slip through the cracks. Furthermore, there was a failure to understand the gravity of the situation. Despite warnings and red flags, the intelligence community failed to grasp the full extent of the threat posed by Al-Qaeda. This lack of foresight and understanding ultimately pr...
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