The Dark Side

In the chaotic aftermath of September 11th, powerful figures like Vice President Dick Cheney and David Addington exploited the crisis to expand presidential powers and undermine constitutional protections. This book offers a dramatic and definitive account of how the United States made terrible decisions in its 'War on Terror,' violating its own principles and hindering the pursuit of Al Qaeda. It details specific cases of U.S.-held prisoners, some innocent, subjected to brutal treatment, examining the intelligence gained—or lost—and the heavy price paid.