The CIA as Organized Crime

In "The Phoenix Program," Douglas Valentine delves into the intricate and often shadowy operations of the CIA during the Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the controversial Phoenix program that employed tactics of surveillance, control, and assassination. His research, stemming from unprecedented access granted by CIA director William Colby, reveals the agency's complicity in the drug trade, linking it to senior officials and federal drug enforcement agencies. The book includes excerpts from Valentine's earlier works and interviews, highlighting the systemic ramifications of the CIA's actions and its ongoing impact on both domestic and international social and political movements, all while scrutinizing the agency's ability to maintain secrecy and manipulate public perception.