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SEST-532 Comparative Intelligence Policies

SEST-532 Comparative Intelligence Policies
Fall only
Faculty:
  • O'Connell, Kevin
  • This course analyzes intelligence policies and practices from a broad comparative perspective, examining intelligence organizations and activities in the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France, Canada, Japan, Israel, and other countries. Key issues include: the formation of intelligence requirements, different styles of intelligence collection and analysis, the use of technology, the use of covert operations, and interactions between intelligence and policymaking communities. Special attention is given to the challenges of conducting intelligence in the information-rich environment of the 21st century and the challenges of multilateral cooperation in intelligence matters.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Sections:

    SEST-532-01 Comparative Intelligence Policies
    Fall only
    O'Connell
    This course analyzes intelligence policies and practices from a broad comparative perspective, examining intelligence organizations and activities in the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France, Canada, Japan, Israel, and other countries. Key issues include: the formation of intelligence requirements, different styles of intelligence collection and analysis, the use of technology, the use of covert operations, and interactions between intelligence and policymaking communities. Special attention is given to the challenges of conducting intelligence in the information-rich environment of the 21st century and the challenges of multilateral cooperation in intelligence matters.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: None
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