Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Figures ix
4. Tables x
5. Acknowledgments xi
6. Abbreviations xv
7. Introduction 1
8. 1. Toward a Theory of National Security Agencies 12
9. 2. Origins of the National Security Council System: A “Brass-Knuckle Fight to the Finish” 54
10. 3. Evolution of the National Security Council System: “From King’s Ministers to Palace Guard” 76
11. 4. Origins of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: “Fighting for the Very Life of the Navy” 109
12. 5. Evolution of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: “The Swallows Return to Capistrano” 131
13. 6. Origins of the Central Intelligence Agency: “Those Spooky Boys” 163
14. 7. Evolution of the Central Intelligence Agency: “One of the Weakest Links in Our National Security” 185
15. 8. Conclusion 223
16. Appendix A: Notes on Tabulation of Foreign Policy Interest Groups 239
17. Appendix B: New York Times Coverage of National Security Advisers, 1947–1998 241
18. Appendix C: Legislative Changes to the Joint Chiefs of Staff 243
19. Appendix D: Value of Defense Contracts Awarded, FY 1994, by Region 245
20. Notes 247
21. Bibliography 273
22. Index 303