READ ASSIGNED READINGS/WATCH VIDEOS/VISIT AND REVIEW WEBSITES!

This is a TWO-PART requirement. REMEMBER THERE ARE TWO DUE DATES!

First-part: answer all four questions in the same single post with at least two substantive paragraphs each. Each answer is worth 5 points. The initial post is worth a total of 20 points. Your post must be made by noon (12:00 PM) on 17 July 2024. Late submissions are only accepted until noon (12:00 PM) on 19 July 2024 but will be penalized in accordance with the syllabus. YOU WILL NOT SEE OTHERS` REPLIES UNTIL YOU POST YOUR OWN.

1. Provide a short summary of the 2022 Annual Threat Assessment?

2. Do you think the 2022 Annual Threat Assessment accurately captures the most direct threats to the US? If yes/no why?

3. What did you learn from the National Intelligence Strategy`s summary? Is there anything you think is missing?

4. What did you learn from the Global Trends 2040 Executive Summary? Do you disagree with any parts of the analysis? If yes/no why?

Second-part: React to at least four fellow students` posts. You do not have to react to each answer, rather highlight any parts of the replies that you think were particularly good and explain why/parts that you disagree and why. Each reaction is worth 5 points (a total of 20 points). Your reaction posts must be made by noon (12:00 PM) on 19 July 2024. Late submissions are only accepted until noon (12:00 PM) on 21 July 2024 but will be penalized in accordance with the syllabus.