The Mission

In The Mission, Pulitzer Prize winner Tim Weiner presents a compelling history of the CIA from the aftermath of 9/11 to current global tensions with Russia and China. Through exclusive interviews with six former CIA directors and numerous intelligence operatives, Weiner explores the agency's transformation into a paramilitary force and its struggles to regain espionage capabilities. The narrative details the grave consequences of its war on terror actions and highlights the urgent challenge of reclaiming its original mission to gather critical intelligence. This meticulously reported work reveals the complexities and high stakes that shape the CIA's operations in today's world.