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"[T]his is an excellent account of a high-profile victory in the often-hidden intelligence war that is at the heart of the U.S. effort in Iraq.... It is generally agreed that the Global War on Terrorism is first and foremost an intelligence war. Alexander's story offers us an absorbing behind-the=scenes look at the secret intelligence war within a war." -- www.military.com
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Finding Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq, had long been the U.S. military's top priority -- trumping even the search for Osama bin Laden. No brutality was spared in trying to squeeze intelligence from Zarqawi's suspected associates. But these "force on force" techniques yielded exactly nothing, and, in the wake of the Abu Ghraib scandal, the military rushed a new breed of interrogator to Iraq.
Matthew Alexander, a former criminal investigator and head of a handpicked interrogation team, gives us the first inside look at the U.S. military's attempt at more civilized interrogation techniques -- and their astounding success. The intelligence coup that enabled the June 7, 2006, air strike onZarqawi's rural safe house was the result of several keenly strategized interrogations, none of which involved torture or even "control" tactics.
Matthew and his team decided instead to get to know their opponents. Who were these monsters? Who were they working for? What were they trying to protect? Every day the "'gators" matched wits with a rogues' gallery of suspects brought in by Special Forces ("door kickers"): egomaniacs, bloodthirsty adolescents, opportunistic stereo repairmen, Sunni clerics horrified by the sectarian bloodbath, Al Qaeda fanatics, and good people in the wrong place at the wrong time. With most prisoners, negotiation was possible and psychological manipulation stunningly effective. But Matthew's commitment to cracking the case with these methods sometimes isolated his superiors and put his own career at risk.
This account is an unputdownable thriller -- more of a psychological suspense story than a war memoir. And indeed, the story reaches far past the current conflict in Iraq with a reminder that we don't have to become our enemy to defeat him. Matthew Alexander and his ilk, subtle enough and flexible enough to adapt to the challenges of modern, asymmetrical warfare, have proved to be our best weapons against terrorists all over the world.
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"How to break a terrorist" ist ein Buch über Verhörtechnik am Beispiel Irak. Es ist kein Lehrbuch, sondern erzählt die Geschichte eines Mannes, der versucht, die Arbeitsweise seiner Zunft zu ändern und gleichzeitig das Image der US-Verhörmethoden zu verbessern. Der Autor verwendet dazu das Beispiel der Suche nach einem Top-Terroristen und erzählt den Ablauf in Form eines Erlebnisberichtes, wodurch sich das Buch leicht liest.
Dass er sich mit dieser Beschreibung vermutlich nicht überall Freunde macht, erkennt man daran, dass Teile des Buches ausgeschwärzt und damit nicht lesbar sind. Die fehlenden Stellen stören den Lesefluss aber nur gering, wodurch ich manchmal den Eindruck gewonnen habe, dass sie eingefügt wurden, um das Buch interessanter zu gestalten.
Die Geschichte selbst ist interessant, aber spannender ist die Beschreibung der Arbeitsmethode des Autors. Er möchte von den Foltermethoden weg zu einer Verhörtechnik, die auf Vertrauen, Kommunikation und Rapport aufbaut. Das klingt auf den ersten Blick sehr human, man darf aber nicht übersehen, dass der Autor seine "Kunden" dabei anlügt, ausnützt und hintergeht. Das gehört zu seinem Beruf - er führt keine Bewerbungsgespräche sondern versucht Terroristen und Mörder zu einem Geständnis zu bringen. Aber es reduziert den positiven Eindruck, den der Autor mit seinen neuen Methoden zu verbinden versucht.
Ein interessanter Nebeneffekt des Buches ist die Information über den internen Konflikt im Irak. Ich bin kein Experte auf diesem Gebiet, aber der Autor erfährt in seinen Verhören, dass die USA den Bürgerkrieg im Irak durch das Destabilisieren des (von Saddam Hussein mit Gewalt erzeugten) Gleichgewichtes zwischen Sunniten und Shiiten selbst verursacht haben. In seinen Gesprächen bestätigen Sunniten, dass sie nur deshalb für "Al Qaida" arbeiten, weil dies die einzige Organisation ist, die ihnen im Kampf gegen die Shiiten - und nur indirekt gegen die USA - hilft. Der Autor selbst stellt die Frage, ob davon viele Menschen in den USA wissen und er bezweifelt, dass die Politiker das verstanden haben.
Insgesamt ein interessantes Buch und es hat mich dazu angeregt, das Thema Verhörtechnik genauer zu beobachten (siehe dazu auch "Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation"). Manche der Methoden sind sicher auch im normalen Leben einsetzbar (und durch NLP und Rethorik auch abgedeckt), aber "How to break a terrorist" sollte man nicht als Lehrbuch dieser Methoden verstehen (wie der Titel suggerieren könnte) oder unreflektiert benutzen.
Dass er sich mit dieser Beschreibung vermutlich nicht überall Freunde macht, erkennt man daran, dass Teile des Buches ausgeschwärzt und damit nicht lesbar sind. Die fehlenden Stellen stören den Lesefluss aber nur gering, wodurch ich manchmal den Eindruck gewonnen habe, dass sie eingefügt wurden, um das Buch interessanter zu gestalten.
Die Geschichte selbst ist interessant, aber spannender ist die Beschreibung der Arbeitsmethode des Autors. Er möchte von den Foltermethoden weg zu einer Verhörtechnik, die auf Vertrauen, Kommunikation und Rapport aufbaut. Das klingt auf den ersten Blick sehr human, man darf aber nicht übersehen, dass der Autor seine "Kunden" dabei anlügt, ausnützt und hintergeht. Das gehört zu seinem Beruf - er führt keine Bewerbungsgespräche sondern versucht Terroristen und Mörder zu einem Geständnis zu bringen. Aber es reduziert den positiven Eindruck, den der Autor mit seinen neuen Methoden zu verbinden versucht.
Ein interessanter Nebeneffekt des Buches ist die Information über den internen Konflikt im Irak. Ich bin kein Experte auf diesem Gebiet, aber der Autor erfährt in seinen Verhören, dass die USA den Bürgerkrieg im Irak durch das Destabilisieren des (von Saddam Hussein mit Gewalt erzeugten) Gleichgewichtes zwischen Sunniten und Shiiten selbst verursacht haben. In seinen Gesprächen bestätigen Sunniten, dass sie nur deshalb für "Al Qaida" arbeiten, weil dies die einzige Organisation ist, die ihnen im Kampf gegen die Shiiten - und nur indirekt gegen die USA - hilft. Der Autor selbst stellt die Frage, ob davon viele Menschen in den USA wissen und er bezweifelt, dass die Politiker das verstanden haben.
Insgesamt ein interessantes Buch und es hat mich dazu angeregt, das Thema Verhörtechnik genauer zu beobachten (siehe dazu auch "Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation"). Manche der Methoden sind sicher auch im normalen Leben einsetzbar (und durch NLP und Rethorik auch abgedeckt), aber "How to break a terrorist" sollte man nicht als Lehrbuch dieser Methoden verstehen (wie der Titel suggerieren könnte) oder unreflektiert benutzen.
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A transcendent read
16. Dezember 2008
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I've read a number of books on the Iraq War, from soldiers' memoirs to journalists' observations. "How to Break a Terrorist" stands alone from that group, as it gives an inside look into specific tactics on the most personal level.
I can see why the book ruffled some feathers--it is a complete rejection of the ways of old, and the new methods expressed in it could certainly raise some eyebrows. Creating relationships and developing mutual respect seems counter intuitive when dealing with mass murders. Why show respect to people who would just as easily blow you up as they would sit in a room with you? And indeed, the author's inner turmoil over this point, combined with his persistent dedication to the cause (nailing Al Zarqawi) and trust in new methods of interrogation, is one of the more compelling subplots of the book.
The characters we meet are fascinating. I won't talk too much about that, because you should read about them yourself, but the men he interrogates are all distinctly different, and the methods he uses change based on the subject, from the street peddlers up to the final link to Al Zarqawi, whose breaking requires the most creative interrogation tactic of all.
To make it even more interesting, the new methods aren't even entirely accepted by the other members of the interrogation team, who prefer control tactics instead--the office politics--set in a warzone--remind us that old ways die hard. Also, as someone who only has a view of the military from the outside, I was surprised to read about the structure of the interrogation unit. Matthew is a major, but his rank doesn't matter--one of the funnier exchanges comes within the books first few pages, when an NCO asks him if he'll have a "hard f***ing time" with a sergeant giving him orders. Nearly everyone is an equal in this endeavor.
Beyond the interrogation and workrooms, though, the author also makes a poignant commentary on the conflict itself: many Sunni join Al-Qaida out of economic and security reasons, and not because they care too much about the cause or are particularly fanatical. It's a decision to maintain the livelihoods of them and their families. By building good relations with the Sunni and presenting an alternative to joining Al-Qaida, the author posits, we can better go about creating a strong Iraq (he is vindicated--and I don't think this gives anything away--by some of General Petraeus's later initiatives that do exactly that).
The author manages to convey his message about the effectiveness of the new, psychological interrogation methods without sounding preachy. He mentions torture sparingly, and focuses on why his ways work far more than on why others don't. Unlike other Iraq commentaries I've read, he doesn't have an ulterior agenda, and isn't out to get anyone, destroy careers, or anything even close to that. The DoD censures a good chunk of lines in the book, and yet, besides some exasperation linked to the aforementioned office politics, he never once says anything bad about his command--that's quite admirable.
I suggest picking up a copy, pronto. It's short (275 pages or so) and a total page turner--I read about 150 pages tonight alone, promising myself after each chapter that I'd go to sleep. But the book kept reeling me back in.
Cliff notes version? Enthralling read that offers an alternative perspective on the war, and a micro view of how we might enjoy overall success in the conflict.
I can see why the book ruffled some feathers--it is a complete rejection of the ways of old, and the new methods expressed in it could certainly raise some eyebrows. Creating relationships and developing mutual respect seems counter intuitive when dealing with mass murders. Why show respect to people who would just as easily blow you up as they would sit in a room with you? And indeed, the author's inner turmoil over this point, combined with his persistent dedication to the cause (nailing Al Zarqawi) and trust in new methods of interrogation, is one of the more compelling subplots of the book.
The characters we meet are fascinating. I won't talk too much about that, because you should read about them yourself, but the men he interrogates are all distinctly different, and the methods he uses change based on the subject, from the street peddlers up to the final link to Al Zarqawi, whose breaking requires the most creative interrogation tactic of all.
To make it even more interesting, the new methods aren't even entirely accepted by the other members of the interrogation team, who prefer control tactics instead--the office politics--set in a warzone--remind us that old ways die hard. Also, as someone who only has a view of the military from the outside, I was surprised to read about the structure of the interrogation unit. Matthew is a major, but his rank doesn't matter--one of the funnier exchanges comes within the books first few pages, when an NCO asks him if he'll have a "hard f***ing time" with a sergeant giving him orders. Nearly everyone is an equal in this endeavor.
Beyond the interrogation and workrooms, though, the author also makes a poignant commentary on the conflict itself: many Sunni join Al-Qaida out of economic and security reasons, and not because they care too much about the cause or are particularly fanatical. It's a decision to maintain the livelihoods of them and their families. By building good relations with the Sunni and presenting an alternative to joining Al-Qaida, the author posits, we can better go about creating a strong Iraq (he is vindicated--and I don't think this gives anything away--by some of General Petraeus's later initiatives that do exactly that).
The author manages to convey his message about the effectiveness of the new, psychological interrogation methods without sounding preachy. He mentions torture sparingly, and focuses on why his ways work far more than on why others don't. Unlike other Iraq commentaries I've read, he doesn't have an ulterior agenda, and isn't out to get anyone, destroy careers, or anything even close to that. The DoD censures a good chunk of lines in the book, and yet, besides some exasperation linked to the aforementioned office politics, he never once says anything bad about his command--that's quite admirable.
I suggest picking up a copy, pronto. It's short (275 pages or so) and a total page turner--I read about 150 pages tonight alone, promising myself after each chapter that I'd go to sleep. But the book kept reeling me back in.
Cliff notes version? Enthralling read that offers an alternative perspective on the war, and a micro view of how we might enjoy overall success in the conflict.
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Not For Everyone...
2. Dezember 2008
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Some people don't see eye to eye with the Bush Administration. Some do. That's okay. We're still America. We can disagree amicably.
The author presents a story involving how psychology was used to obtain better data more rapidly than through the use of brutality. I see that as a positive thing.
People die in war. Many times the innocent suffer far out of proportion to the gulty. There is no way to eliminate "collateral damage" as long as there are wars.
And there is no way for free peoples to avoid war without just surrendering to anyone who demands it.
I liked the stories in the book. No, I'm not offering any spoilers here; but I was fascinated by the ways the captured terrorists were manipulated into willingly revealing data that they might never have given up under torture.
We all hate war; but this book shows that we can win and still be the good guys...
The author presents a story involving how psychology was used to obtain better data more rapidly than through the use of brutality. I see that as a positive thing.
People die in war. Many times the innocent suffer far out of proportion to the gulty. There is no way to eliminate "collateral damage" as long as there are wars.
And there is no way for free peoples to avoid war without just surrendering to anyone who demands it.
I liked the stories in the book. No, I'm not offering any spoilers here; but I was fascinated by the ways the captured terrorists were manipulated into willingly revealing data that they might never have given up under torture.
We all hate war; but this book shows that we can win and still be the good guys...
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Couldn't Put it Down
3. Dezember 2008
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It's non-fiction that reads with taut suspense...a hard dose of truth. A game within a game with the highest of stakes: American lives.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and literally could not put it down.
If you enjoy reading mystery, intrigue, military warfare, special ops, good vs evil, covert ops, psychological ops, and good old fashioned tactics, you will love this book and keep it displayed on your bookshelf long after you've read it.
An awesome read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and literally could not put it down.
If you enjoy reading mystery, intrigue, military warfare, special ops, good vs evil, covert ops, psychological ops, and good old fashioned tactics, you will love this book and keep it displayed on your bookshelf long after you've read it.
An awesome read.
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