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This memoir takes readers behind the scenes of global intelligence operations, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by spies in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Weapons Detective\u003c\/em\u003e further amplifies Rod Barton's reputation as a skilled raconteur, guiding readers through the meticulous process of weapons inspection and the constant pursuit of truth amidst political complexities. This compelling narrative unravels the intriguing layers of military operations and the relentless quest for transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRod Barton's works, falling under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir and History \u0026amp; Military genres, provide readers with a profound understanding of the intricate world of intelligence and the pivotal role it plays in global stability. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the inner workings of espionage, Barton's books are a treasure trove of knowledge and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-weapons-detective-by-rod-barton-9780975076958","title":"The Weapons Detective","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Weapons Detective\u003c\/em\u003e, Rod Barton tells of a professional life replete with adventure, urgency, and achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the chaos of Somalia to the inner sanctums of the UN, Barton has more than once been at the eye of the storm. He describes interviewing Iraq's Dr Germ and painstakingly uncovering a biological weapons program. 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I had guns pointed at me, death threats issued, a price placed on my head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, Rod Barton applied for a junior scientist role in the Australian Department of Defence. Little did he know what it entailed—as the Cold War intensified, Barton was inducted into the murky world of espionage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next few decades, Barton lived a life straight from an adventure novel. In war-torn Mogadishu, he disarmed militia while sleeping in rat-infested barracks. As a UN weapons inspector, he flew to Baghdad on special missions, interviewing top scientists to uncover an illegal weapons programme, and raced across Europe tracking materials sold to the Iraqis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the disastrous 2003 invasion of Iraq, the CIA engaged him as its special adviser in the hunt for Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. But he soon clashed with the agency over what he saw—and what he didn't find. 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