Intelligence gathering and analysis is critical for the protection of our country in a time of uncertainty and multiple global threats. This class will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the US Intelligence Community and to the wider field of intelligence in general.  

After a brief historical introduction to the U.S. intelligence system, we will explore the nuts and bolts of intelligence collection, analysis, covert action and counterintelligence.  Students will learn, and practice, writing focused papers aimed at giving US policymakers, from the President on down, the information about the world they need in order to make effective US foreign policy decisions.  

Prerequisites: None