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The Guardian
CIA response to 9/11
The article details the CIA's response to the September 11, 2001 attacks, highlighting initial chaos and confusion within the agency as staff struggled to understand and respond to the attacks. It describes how leadership, including CIA director George Tenet, moved to secure the headquarters and prioritize counterterrorism efforts, leading to significant changes in U.S. intelligence operations. The article also discusses the shift in focus to al-Qaida and the subsequent political pressures that influenced intelligence and ultimately contributed to the justification for the Iraq invasion. Despite improved capabilities post-9/11, criticisms remain over the agency's handling of intelligence and its role in controversial actions during the "war on terror."
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