POL 611A Intelligence Analysis Tradecraft

This course examines the key elements, methods, problems, cognitive, and bureaucratic issues of intelligence analysis and estimation for practitioners and policy leaders. We will use secondary books and articles by professional intelligence officers, declassified U.S. Intelligence Community documents and case studies to study the issues affecting the accuracy, timeliness, accuracy and relevance of intelligence analysis to national security strategy and decision-making.

Cross Listed Courses

POL 340 & POL 611A