Beyond the Horizon - How Intelligence Limitations Led to The Pearl Harbor Failure #948468

Beyond the Horizon: How Intelligence Limitations Led to the Pearl Harbor Failure offers a compelling analysis of one of history's most infamous intelligence failures—the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Drawing on historical evidence and cognitive science, this thesis examines the systemic issues in U.S. intelligence operations that preceded the attack, including shortcomings in collection, analysis, and management.
These failures were not solely the result of institutional flaws but were deeply rooted in the inherent cognitive and behavioral limitations of human decision-making. The book highlights how intelligence professionals can learn from the past to anticipate and mitigate future threats by uncovering these constraints.
Packed with insightful lessons and actionable recommendations, Beyond the Horizon provides a vital resource for intelligence officers, policymakers, and historians, emphasizing the importance of adapting to human limitations to mitigate the risk of surprises.