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In an interview with inter press service ips earlier this year, robert baer discussed the regional implications of the gaza conflict and his take on irans revolutionary guard, hamas and. Indeed, one of this books central arguments is that, in some ways, irans grip on americas future is even tighter. In see no evil, one of the cias top field officers of the past quarter century recounts his career running agents in the back alleys of the middle east. Robert booker baer is an american author and a former cia case officer who was primarily assigned to the middle east. I think they are because if you look at something like syria, iran, no matter what they say, supports the minority regime. The problem is not that robert baer fails to see that iran is an aggressor. The book discusses developments in iran and how they may affect the u. Excia operative discusses the devil we know in his new book, the devil we know, former cia operative robert baer argues that iran is an. Irans leaders keep their military authorities hidden, they dont keep important paperwork, and they have learned valuable lessons from past mistakes, particularly those made during the bloody 198088 war with iraq. See no evil was the basis for the acclaimed film syriana, which earned george clooney an oscar for his portrayal of baer.
His most recent book on iran is called dealing with the devil we know. He is times intelligence columnist and has contributed to vanity fair, the wall street journal, and the washington post. Dealing with the new iranian superpower, crown publishing group, september 2008 isbn. My contention is were sitting on a volcano in the middle east. Baer spends a good number of pages arguing that iran is not some addled theocracy run by maniacs, but is in fact a robert baer has an answer for you in his latest book, the devil we know. The true story of a ground soldier in the cias war on terrorism crown publishers, 2002. He is known for his work on syriana 2005, rendition 2007 and jfk declassified. As the end of the bush era draws near, it is clear that its policy of treating iran as. Aug 23, 2009 robert baer talked about his book, the devil we know. The plot has was described by fbi director robert muller as plucked right out of a hollywood script if so, it would be a truly awful hollywood script. Over several decades he served everywhere from iraq to new delhi and racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Robert baer, born as robert booker baer, is an american author and a former cia case officer who was primarily assigned to the middle east.
Conversations host harry kreisler welcomes former cia operative robert baer for a discussion of his book on iranthe devil we know. He knows that iran seeks to wear down the united states to the point that it will not want to confront iran anywhere in the middle east. And hes also hoping to draw the united states into the conflict, baer explained. There is almost near certainty that netanyahu is planning an attack on iran and it will probably be in september before the vote on a palestinian state.
As excia operative robert baer masterfully shows, iran has maneuvered itself into the elite superpower ranks by exploiting americans false perceptions of what iran isby letting us believe it is a country run by. Dealing with the new iranian superpower by robert baer. When i ordered my copy from amazon of the devil we know, robert baers 2008 book on iran, i was surprised but delighted the book was on back order. Baer provides commentary on military and intelligence issues from telluride, colorado. Baers intention in his new novel is to goad readers into a serious consideration of irans possible terrorist connections a timely subject, given current worries about irans nuclear. Excia operative discusses the devil we know in his new book, the devil we know, former cia operative robert baer argues that iran is an upandcoming. Nov 18, 2014 former cia operative robert baer is one of the most accomplished operatives in the agencys history. Robert baer was an officer for directorate of operations in the central intelligence agency with 10 videos in the cspan video library.
Robert booker baer born july 11, 1952 is an american author and a former cia case officer who was primarily assigned to the middle east. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert baer books online. The book s most intriguing passages analyze the mindset that has enabled iran to attain such a powerful position. Robert baer is a frequent guest on both cnns situation room, hosted by wolf blitzer, and pacifica radios background briefing, hosted by ian masters journalist. The world today excia warns us dangerously wrong on iran. Baer did an amazing job to understand iran from its peripheries as he put it. Robert baer talked about his book, the devil we know. The true story of a ground soldier in the cias war against terrorism, by robert baer, published next month by. Thomas powers, pulitzer prizewinning author of the man who kept the secrets and intelligence wars. In his new book, the devil we know, robert baer, a former c. Robert baer is the author of two new york times bestsellers.
Jan 01, 2008 when i ordered my copy from amazon of the devil we know, robert baers 2008 book on iran, i was surprised but delighted the book was on back order. As excia operative robert baer masterfully shows, iran has maneuvered itself into the elite superpower ranks by exploiting americans false perceptions of what iran isby letting us believe it is a country run by scowling religious fanatics, too preoccupied with theocratic jostling and terrorist agendas to strengthen its political and. Baer speaks 8 languages, won the cia career intelligence medal and is a frequent commentator and author about issues related to international relations, espionage and u. Sep 30, 2008 as excia operative robert baer masterfully shows, iran has maneuvered itself into the elite superpower ranks by exploiting americans false perceptions of what iran isby letting us believe it is a country run by scowling religious fanatics, too preoccupied with theocratic jostling and terrorist agendas to strengthen its political and. Dealing with the new iranian superpower crown, september 30, 2008. Blow the house down, by robert baer the new york times.
But his book does force us to do something that, unfortunately, doesnt come naturally to the chattering classes. Robert is times intelligence columnist and has also contributed to vanity fair, the wall street journal, and the washington post. Iran, a rising star too dangerous to ignore in robert baers devil. Robert baer worked for the cias directorate of operations for more than two decades and spent most of his career in the middle east, with postings in sudan, lebanon and iraq as well as tajikistan, india and europe. Currently he is a reality television host on the history program hunting. He spent much of his 21 years with the cia in the middle east, and one of his notable. Cnn profiles robert baer intelligence and security. Robert baer bio, age, wife, books, cia, see no evil, iran. Robert booker bob baer born 1 july 1952 is an american author and former cia operative. Oct 30, 2008 the devil we know dealing with the new iranian superpower by robert baer 279 pages. Sep 30, 2008 indeed, one of this book s central arguments is that, in some ways, irans grip on americas future is even tighter. Dealing with the new iranian superpower baer, robert on. Everything is coming to a head in the middle east, baer tells newsmax.
Robert baer is one of the most accomplished agents in cia history. Discount prices on books by robert baer, including titles like the perfect kill. Iran irresistible ascens folio documents french edition. Over the past thirty years, while the united states has turned either a blind or dismissive eye, iran has emerged as a nation every bit as capable of altering. Baer s intention in his new novel is to goad readers into a serious consideration of iran s possible terrorist connections a timely subject, given current worries about iran s nuclear. In his new book, the devil we know, former cia operative robert baer argues that iran is an upandcoming and often misunderstood superpower, with strong influences throughout the middle east. Robert baer, an intelligence and security analyst for cnn, is one of the most accomplished agents in cia history. Host harry kreisler welcomes former cia operative robert baer discussing his book, iranthe devil we know, including. Oct 02, 2008 excia operative discusses the devil we know in his new book, the devil we know, former cia operative robert baer argues that iran is an upandcoming and often misunderstood superpower. No matter who is elected president in november, former cia officer robert baer has no doubt about what will be topping his agenda.
Dealing with the new iranian superpower by robert baer 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Over several decades he served everywhere from iraq to new delhi and was awarded. As a senior cia operative, he worked in the former yugoslavia from 19911994 and in the middle east. Aug 18, 2009 the devil we know, bob baer has once again peered into the future and has brought back uncomfortable truths that wont satisfy any partisan. Cia operative robert baer discussing his book, iranthe devil we know. He has participated in several documentaries on the national geographic tv channel accusing bush of making war for oil. Over the past thirty years, while the united states has turned either a blind or dismissive eye, iran has emerged as a nation every bit as capable of altering americas destiny as traditional superpowers russia and china. Iran irresistible ascens folio documents french edition robert baer on. As excia operative robert baer masterfully shows, iran has maneuvered.
Jan 12, 2002 this is an edited extract from see no evil. In the process, robert baer paints a chilling picture of how terrorism works on the inside and provides compelling evidence about how washington politics sabotaged the cias efforts to root out the worlds deadliest terrorists. Indeed, one of this book s central arguments is that, in some ways, irans grip on americas future is even tighter. Interviews robert baer terror and tehran frontline pbs. Oct 12, 2011 excia warns us dangerously wrong on iran. He was awarded the career intelligence medal for his efforts. Dealing with the new iranian superpower by robert baer 2008, hardcover at. Baer analyzes the iranian nuclear threat and the phenomena of. Robert baer was a cia case officer in the directorate of operations from 1976 to 1997, where he served in middle eastern countries, including iraq and lebanon. Jul 06, 2009 in an interview with inter press service ips earlier this year, robert baer discussed the regional implications of the gaza conflict and his take on irans revolutionary guard, hamas and.
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