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An in-depth analysis of why COVID-19 warnings failed and how to
avert the next disaster Epidemiologists and national security
agencies warned for years about the potential for a deadly
pandemic, but in the end global surveillance and warning systems
were not enough to avert the COVID-19 disaster. In The COVID-19
Intelligence Failure, Erik J. Dahl demonstrates that understanding
how intelligence warnings work—and how they fail—shows why the
years of predictions were not enough. In the first in-depth
analysis of the topic, Dahl examines the roles that both
traditional intelligence services and medical intelligence and
surveillance systems play in providing advance warning against
public health threats—and how these systems must be improved for
the future. For intelligence to effectively mitigate threats,
specific, tactical-level warnings must be collected and shared in
real time with receptive decision makers who will take appropriate
action. Dahl shows how a combination of late and insufficient
warnings about COVID-19, the Trump administration’s political
aversion to scientific advice, and decentralized public health
systems all exacerbated the pandemic in the United States. Dahl’s
analysis draws parallels to other warning failures that preceded
major catastrophes from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, placing current
events in context. The COVID-19 Intelligence Failure is a wake-up
call for the United States and the international community to
improve their national security, medical, and public health
intelligence systems and capabilities.
An in-depth analysis of why COVID-19 warnings failed and how to
avert the next disaster Epidemiologists and national security
agencies warned for years about the potential for a deadly
pandemic, but in the end global surveillance and warning systems
were not enough to avert the COVID-19 disaster. In The COVID-19
Intelligence Failure, Erik J. Dahl demonstrates that understanding
how intelligence warnings work-and how they fail-shows why the
years of predictions were not enough. In the first in-depth
analysis of the topic, Dahl examines the roles that both
traditional intelligence services and medical intelligence and
surveillance systems play in providing advance warning against
public health threats-and how these systems must be improved for
the future. For intelligence to effectively mitigate threats,
specific, tactical-level warnings must be collected and shared in
real time with receptive decision makers who will take appropriate
action. Dahl shows how a combination of late and insufficient
warnings about COVID-19, the Trump administration's political
aversion to scientific advice, and decentralized public health
systems all exacerbated the pandemic in the United States. Dahl's
analysis draws parallels to other warning failures that preceded
major catastrophes from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, placing current
events in context. The COVID-19 Intelligence Failure is a wake-up
call for the United States and the international community to
improve their national security, medical, and public health
intelligence systems and capabilities.
How can the United States avoid a future surprise attack on the
scale of 9/11 or Pearl Harbor, in an era when such devastating
attacks can come not only from nation states, but also from
terrorist groups or cyber enemies? Intelligence and Surprise Attack
examines why surprise attacks often succeed even though, in most
cases, warnings had been available beforehand. Erik J. Dahl
challenges the conventional wisdom about intelligence failure,
which holds that attacks succeed because important warnings get
lost amid noise or because intelligence officials lack the
imagination and collaboration to "connect the dots" of available
information. Comparing cases of intelligence failure with
intelligence success, Dahl finds that the key to success is not
more imagination or better analysis, but better acquisition of
precise, tactical-level intelligence combined with the presence of
decision makers who are willing to listen to and act on the
warnings they receive from their intelligence staff. The book
offers a new understanding of classic cases of conventional and
terrorist attacks such as Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and
the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. The book also
presents a comprehensive analysis of the intelligence picture
before the 9/11 attacks, making use of new information available
since the publication of the 9/11 Commission Report and challenging
some of that report's findings.
Many people seek to carve out a space for themselves
independently of the existing social and political realities of
which they are a part. Through a range of ethnographical cases, the
book addresses the innovative and complex ways in which social
groups show the ability to position themselves between cultures,
states, moralities, or local communities and state authorities,
thus creating new opportunities for agency in the modern world. As
an analytical term, alternative spaces designate "in-between"
spaces rather than oppositional structures and are as such both
"inside" and "outside" their constituent elements.
Through ethnographical cases, this book examines the ways in which
social groups position themselves between cultures, states,
moralities, and local/state authorities, creating opportunities for
agency. Alternative spaces designate in-between spaces rather than
oppositional structures and are both inside and outside their
constituent elements.
In the UN, indigenous peoples have achieved more rights than any
other group of people. This book traces this to the ability of
indigenous peoples to create consensus among themselves; the
establishment of an indigenous caucus; and the construction of a
global indigenousness.
This book provides a global overview of pulse intake and future
trends from a variety of perspectives. Pulses, which include dried
beans, peas and lentils, are second only to grains as a source of
food for the world's population. Contributors from around the globe
explore a number of issues related to this food group, including
their impact on global health and sustainability, the relationship
between pulse intake and chronic disease, and their nutritional and
gastrointestinal benefits. The primary purpose of the volume is to
explore the nutritional and health benefits of pulses (starchy
legumes) as a sustainable food source. Initial chapters focus on
the role of pulses in complementary feeding and in the prevention
of malnutrition in infants and children in the developing nations
of Africa. Authors also consider the feasibility and sustainable
properties of pulses as a staple food for these regions. Subsequent
chapters focus on the association between pulse intake and chronic
disease risk reduction. Contributors identify the unique
contributions of pulses, versus legumes as a whole, to chronic
disease risk and management. Additional chapters provide a
comprehensive review of the nutrient contents of pulses, their
bioavailability, and the nutritional impact of pulse consumption.
The book also explores the phytochemicals contained in pulses from
two perspectives, the traditional perspective of risk (e.g.
anti-nutrients) and a nutraceutical perspective, focused on the
novel benefits of pulse components (e.g. antioxidants). The editor
has designed the book for students, faculty, and research
scientists, as well as practicing dietitians. Members of the pulse
industry, grower associations, and government agencies also will
find the information relevant to their work, as will those in the
private sector employed by food companies with an interest in pulse
ingredients.
In the UN, indigenous peoples have achieved more rights than any
other group of people. This book traces this to the ability of
indigenous peoples to create consensus among themselves; the
establishment of an indigenous caucus; and the construction of a
global indigenousness.
The Naval War College Review was established in 1948 and is a forum
for discussion of public policy matters of interest to the maritime
services. The forthright and candid views of the authors are
presented for the professional education of the readers. Articles
published are related to the academic and professional activities
of the Naval War College. They are drawn from a wide variety of
sources in order to inform, stimulate, and challenge readers, and
to serve as a catalyst for new ideas. Articles are selected
primarily on the basis of their intellectual and literary merits,
timeliness, and usefulness and interest to a wide readership. The
thoughts and opinions expressed in this publication are those of
the authors and are not necessarily those of the U.S. Navy
Department or the Naval War College.
This book provides a global overview of pulse intake and future
trends from a variety of perspectives. Pulses, which include dried
beans, peas and lentils, are second only to grains as a source of
food for the world's population. Contributors from around the globe
explore a number of issues related to this food group, including
their impact on global health and sustainability, the relationship
between pulse intake and chronic disease, and their nutritional and
gastrointestinal benefits. The primary purpose of the volume is to
explore the nutritional and health benefits of pulses (starchy
legumes) as a sustainable food source. Initial chapters focus on
the role of pulses in complementary feeding and in the prevention
of malnutrition in infants and children in the developing nations
of Africa. Authors also consider the feasibility and sustainable
properties of pulses as a staple food for these regions. Subsequent
chapters focus on the association between pulse intake and chronic
disease risk reduction. Contributors identify the unique
contributions of pulses, versus legumes as a whole, to chronic
disease risk and management. Additional chapters provide a
comprehensive review of the nutrient contents of pulses, their
bioavailability, and the nutritional impact of pulse consumption.
The book also explores the phytochemicals contained in pulses from
two perspectives, the traditional perspective of risk (e.g.
anti-nutrients) and a nutraceutical perspective, focused on the
novel benefits of pulse components (e.g. antioxidants). The editor
has designed the book for students, faculty, and research
scientists, as well as practicing dietitians. Members of the pulse
industry, grower associations, and government agencies also will
find the information relevant to their work, as will those in the
private sector employed by food companies with an interest in pulse
ingredients.
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