The Last Card

The Last Card provides a detailed examination of President George W. Bush's decisive decision in 2007 to deploy an additional 30,000 troops to Iraq, despite opposition from military leaders and advisors. This audiobook features personal accounts from key figures in Bush's administration, including Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as they discuss the debates that shaped this controversial strategy amidst the backdrop of historical lessons from Vietnam. Enhanced by insights from leading scholars in international security, The Last Card offers a compelling portrait of leadership and the complexities of crisis decision-making during a pivotal moment in U.S. history.