DSS 733 - US Intelligence in an Increasingly Dynamic World

Credit Hours: 3

This course assesses how specific contemporary cultural and technological issues affect the United States intelligence community and its mission to support US policymakers and war fighters. Specific attention will be paid to the evolving role of intelligence analysis, the consequences of intelligence failures, and the stewardship of an apolitical intelligence apparatus in a politically-charged policy environment. This class will seek to improve the understanding of the US intelligence community through comparative studies of foreign intelligence services, including their contrasting cultural foundations and ethical norms. Students also will examine specific technological advances, focusing on national security threats, intelligence opportunities, and associated ethical questions for our society.

Prerequisite: DSS 713.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Spring