Historical Dictionary of United States Intelligence

About the Author

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Michael A. Turneris a political scientist teaching intelligence and na-

tional security matters in San Diego, California. He is a 15-year veteran

of the Central Intelligence Agency, where he worked in various analyt-

ical and staff positions. He also served rotational assignments on Capi-

tol Hill and for the Department of State and the Department of Defense.

Dr. Turner was twice the recipient of CIA’s prestigious Exceptional Per-

formance Award. He is the author of Why Secret Intelligence Failsand

numerous journal articles on intelligence matters, and he serves on the

editorial board of the International Journal of Intelligence and Coun-

terintelligence.

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