Russell Borna

Broschiertes Buch

The Informant

Ahmad Chalabi and the Road to Baghdad

Beschreibung

The Informant: Ahmad Chalabi and the Road to Baghdad is a gripping exposé of deception, ambition, and geopolitical manipulation at the highest levels. This powerful non-fiction narrative traces the life and legacy of Ahmad Chalabi, the enigmatic Iraqi exile who played a pivotal role in persuading the United States to invade Iraq in 2003. Once a banker accused of fraud and embezzlement, Chalabi reinvented himself as the charismatic leader of the Iraqi National Congress. With unmatched political savvy and a network of Western contacts, he became the darling of neoconservatives in Washington. Armed with shaky intelligence and a promise of democracy in the Middle East, Chalabi presented himself as the key to a "free Iraq" and a future without Saddam Hussein. What followed was a campaign of misinformation, shadowy deals, and backroom politics. Through detailed investigative research, declassified documents, and interviews with insiders, The Informant reveals how Chalabi fed the CIA and Pentagon fabricated stories about weapons of mass destruction, seduced U.S. policymakers with grand visions, and ultimately helped ignite a war that reshaped the Middle East. But Chalabi's rise was matched only by his fall. Once hailed as Iraq's George Washington, he was later denounced as a double agent, suspected of leaking American secrets to Iran. As post-war Iraq descended into chaos, Chalabi drifted into political irrelevance, his legacy marred by betrayal and shattered dreams. This book is not only a biography of a master manipulator but also an indictment of how ideology, arrogance, and wishful thinking can blind the most powerful nation on Earth. It offers a chilling lesson on the cost of trusting the wrong man at a moment when truth was desperately needed. The Informant is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the dark undercurrents behind America's war in Iraq, the inner workings of intelligence fabrication, and the story of the man who fooled a superpower.

Autor

Russell Borna is a contemporary author and critical thinker whose work spans the disciplines of history, philosophy, and political thought. Known for his bold inquiry and intellectual depth, Borna examines how ideas shape civilizations, identities, and belief systems. His writing is a fusion of analytical rigor and narrative storytelling, crafted to challenge assumptions and provoke reflection. With a background in the humanities and a lifelong fascination with human behavior, Borna has explored subjects ranging from ideological extremism and mass persuasion to ancient wisdom traditions and the psychology of power. His books often focus on the hidden structures behind collective thinking, the psychology of belief, and the delicate tension between truth and illusion in modern life. Guided by a philosophical spirit and a historian's precision, Borna writes for readers who seek meaning beyond surface-level answers-those unafraid to question the dominant narratives of their time. Whether writing about modern politics or ancient thought, he brings clarity to complexity and encourages intellectual independence in an increasingly polarized world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Russell Borna
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 186g
• ISBN-13: 9798232285326
• Artikelnr.: 75621025