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 31 July 2024. Late submissions are only accepted until noon (12:00 PM) on 2 August 2024 but will be penalized in accordance with the syllabus. YOU WILL NOT SEE OTHERS` REPLIES UNTIL YOU POST YOUR OWN.

1. How did the focus on the Soviet Union affected the development of the US intelligence?

2. Name and briefly discuss some of the issues related to the US Intelligence Community`s focus on nation states!

3. What are some of the key lessons the US Intelligence Community learned from its recent activities against terrorism?

4. Briefly summarize the activities and challenges of the US Intelligence Community related to the cyberspace!

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 2 August 2024. Late submissions are only accepted until noon (12:00 PM) on 4 August 2024 but will be penalized in accordance with the syllabus.

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Week#6

29 July – 4 Aug

Lowenthal, Chapter#11 and #12

The Intelligence Agenda: Nation-states and Transnational issues