Publication Date
1-1-2011
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Jones, Christopher M. (Christopher Martin), 1966-
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Political Science
Abstract
Historically, the intelligence community has been unprepared to meet emerging threats. This is due to intelligence focusing on current and past threats rather than being oriented towards the future. The attacks on 9/11 and subsequent war on terrorism only cemented this fact. This study looks at the history of intelligence to reveal this pattern along with relevant reforms to the intelligence community. Unfortunately, the current reforms only meet the needs of the current issues facing the intelligence community without preparing the community for the future. Looking at potential threats faced by the nation, the potential shortfalls in intelligence become known. This study proposes four reform areas that are required in the intelligence community and ways to implement the reforms. Ultimately, unless further reforms are implemented, the intelligence community may remain unprepared to meet the intelligence needs of future conflicts and operations.
Recommended Citation
Kollas, Robert, "Refocusing Intelligence: Keeping Intelligence Relevant Beyond the Global War on Terrorism" (2011). Honors Capstones. 949.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/949
Extent
30 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
