The Strength of the Pack
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The Strength of the Pack

The Personalities, Politics, and Espionage Intrigues that Shaped the DEA

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The Strength of the Pack

The Personalities, Politics, and Espionage Intrigues that Shaped the DEA

About this book

Uncover the hidden history of the DEA and the CIA's secret influence on the war on drugs.Douglas Valentine's The Strength of the Pack delves into the clandestine world of federal drug law enforcement, revealing the untold story of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) early years and the pervasive influence of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Based on interviews with former federal narcotics agents, CIA officers, and influential politicians, this investigative history exposes:

  • The CIA's infiltration and corruption of federal drug law enforcement.
  • The secret policies that shaped the DEA's operations.
  • The political and psychological warfare waged against the American public.

Discover the personalities, politics, and espionage intrigues that shaped the DEA and the hidden forces that continue to influence the war on drugs. A must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of American history, government corruption, and the dark side of the war on drugs.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Author’s Notes
  7. Cast of Main Characters
  8. Chapter 1: The Shadow of the Wolf
  9. Chapter 2: The McDonnell Case
  10. Chapter 3: Connoisseurs of Chaos
  11. Chapter 4: Turning to Tartaglino
  12. Chapter 5: Symbolic Strategies
  13. Chapter 6: The Big Picture
  14. Chapter 7: A New York Narcotic Agent in Saigon
  15. Chapter 8: Rude Awakenings
  16. Chapter 9: Espionage Intrigues
  17. Chapter 10: The First Infestations
  18. Chapter 11: Angels and Archangels
  19. Chapter 12: The Politics of Enforcement
  20. Chapter 13: Shock Treatment
  21. Chapter 14: Chasing the Dragon
  22. Chapter 15: New York, New York
  23. Chapter 16: Capitol Capers
  24. Chapter 17: Covert Intelligence
  25. Chapter 18: The Parallel Mechanism
  26. Chapter 19: Myles to Go
  27. Chapter 20: The DEA
  28. Chapter 21: The Dirty Dozen
  29. Chapter 22: The Serpent in My Garden
  30. Chapter 23: Political Drug Wars
  31. Chapter 24: If at First
  32. Chapter 25: Going Underground
  33. Chapter 26: George White’s Ghost
  34. Chapter 27: Enter the FBI
  35. Chapter 28: The Age of Narco-Terrorism
  36. Chapter 29: The View from the Top
  37. Epilogue
  38. Acronyms
  39. End Notes
  40. Bibliography
  41. Personal Sources
  42. Index

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