Intelligence

From Secrets to Policy

• Examines the newest challenges facing the intelligence community, including significant updates related to technology and world events like the Ukraine War.
• Includes new discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in analysis and the importance of portraying uncertainty in analysis.
• Looks at updates in security policy, including the mishandling of classified information.
• Addresses updates in collection technology and policy.
• Includes significant updates on foreign intelligence services, including in Israel, China, Russia, and France.
• Adds new references throughout.

KEY FEATURES

• A comprehensive, unbiased treatment of US Intelligence gives readers a firm understanding of the role that intelligence plays in making national security policy and insight into its strengths and weaknesses. 
• Up-to-date coverage of recent events and trends keeps the topics current and relevant.
• A clear and concise writing style makes this book suitable for students at every level of experience.
• Each chapter concludes with a list of readings recommended for a deeper examination of relevant issues. 
• Additional bibliographic citations and websites are provided in Appendix 1 for further learning. 
• Appendix 2 lists some of the most important reviews and proposals for change in the U.S. intelligence community since 1945— ensuring students are up-to-date on issues inherent in intelligence