US Central Intelligence Agency Ditches Beloved Country Guide, Leaves Nation in the Dark
The US Central Intelligence Agency has announced its decision to discontinue publishing The World Factbook, a reference guide that has been a trusted source of information about countries and communities worldwide for over five decades. The move has left many wondering what led to this change, with the CIA providing no explanation.
For years, The World Factbook has served as an indispensable resource, offering a wealth of information on various nations and regions. Its origins date back to 1962, when it was first published under the name National Basic Intelligence Factbook. Initially classified, the guide became widely used among government departments before being released in unclassified form for public consumption in 1971.
The World Factbook transitioned to digital format in 1997, making its vast repository of data more accessible to a broader audience. Its demise marks a significant blow to those who relied on this trusted resource, sparking questions about the priorities and values of the CIA during an era marked by substantial buyouts and job cuts within the federal workforce.
The decision to discontinue The World Factbook raises concerns that public-facing initiatives may no longer be a priority for government agencies. As one of the most widely used reference guides in its category, this move is likely to leave many without a go-to source for information on countries around the world.
The US Central Intelligence Agency has announced its decision to discontinue publishing The World Factbook, a reference guide that has been a trusted source of information about countries and communities worldwide for over five decades. The move has left many wondering what led to this change, with the CIA providing no explanation.
For years, The World Factbook has served as an indispensable resource, offering a wealth of information on various nations and regions. Its origins date back to 1962, when it was first published under the name National Basic Intelligence Factbook. Initially classified, the guide became widely used among government departments before being released in unclassified form for public consumption in 1971.
The World Factbook transitioned to digital format in 1997, making its vast repository of data more accessible to a broader audience. Its demise marks a significant blow to those who relied on this trusted resource, sparking questions about the priorities and values of the CIA during an era marked by substantial buyouts and job cuts within the federal workforce.
The decision to discontinue The World Factbook raises concerns that public-facing initiatives may no longer be a priority for government agencies. As one of the most widely used reference guides in its category, this move is likely to leave many without a go-to source for information on countries around the world.
it's not like they're gonna replace it or anything, i mean who does that kinda thing just outta thin air? and whats with all these 'substantial buyouts'... sounds like some corporate jargon 2 me 
but seriously though, if the CIA can't keep an old resource alive, what are they doing now?
i mean what's gonna happen now? we'll all be stuck in the dark trying to figure out which country has a population of like 50 million or whatever 
it's not like they were gonna use their vast resources for something more interesting, like a super cool espionage website 
anyway whoever made this decision needs to come clean about why they're doing this... i mean what's the point of having a spy agency if we can't even get some decent info on world facts 
. It's crazy that the CIA just left us in the dark like this. I mean, who uses The World Factbook anymore? Tourists maybe? 
. And I'm all for streamlining and whatnot, but still... that guide was a resource for a lot of people 
. I guess we'll just have to rely more on Google or whatever now 
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. I mean, The World Factbook was just an info resource, not like they were putting their heart into it or something 
. It's still gonna be out there on the web, and people can always find that 
. I'm sure the CIA has bigger fish to fry than some old country guide 
. And let's be real, with all the digital advancements, why bother printing a physical book anyway? 
It's just progress, folks! 
the whole thing is so weird, no one even knows why they ditched it 
that's some messed up priorities right there 
CIA just ditched that super old country guide thingy and now ppl r like "wait wut 
used by so many 4 ages 
but no explanation from them 
just a big ol' mystery 
leave ppl in the dark and now we r stuck 
gotta find a new fave guide 
! I mean, who's gonna be our new go-to country guide? 
I've always relied on that thing when planning trips or just wanna learn more about a particular nation. It was (and still is) so informative and easy to use. What's the CIA thinking?! 
. It's like, what happened to transparency and public-facing initiatives? 
, The World Factbook has been around for ages and is super reliable, you know? 
? I mean, what's next? 
No way, right? 
But on the other hand... 