Major historical developments continued to shape the way the United States Intelligence Community (IC) practices intelligence since its creation under the authority of the National Security Act 1947. This work seeks to explore historical significance of events and themes that influenced the way United States intelligence agencies exchanged information (or the lack of it) in a chronological and historical order to its present context.
The study also examines the role of Congress in overseeing the IC and its activities and how this role has evolved over the years amid challenges such as its relationship with the Executive Branch of U.S. Government, budget oversight and the classified nature of highly sensitive information. The study closes by concluding that while much needed changes have been adopted by the IC to improve its activities and operations since 11 September 2001, time will tell whether such changes have improved the ability of intelligence to function as an effective and cohesive unit.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- MAIN ARGUMENT
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the historical development of information sharing within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) since its establishment in 1947. It examines how historical events and the role of Congress in overseeing the IC have shaped its ability to function as a cohesive unit. The essay focuses on challenges related to inter-agency rivalry, organizational structures, and the evolving threat landscape.
- The evolution of information sharing within the IC
- The impact of historical events on intelligence practices
- The role of Congress in overseeing intelligence activities
- The challenges of inter-agency rivalry and information sharing
- The shift from traditional to non-traditional security threats
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the topic of information sharing within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and outlines the essay's objectives. It emphasizes the importance of understanding historical developments and the role of Congress in shaping intelligence practices.
- MAIN ARGUMENT: This chapter explores the historical evolution of information sharing within the IC, focusing on the Cold War era and the challenges posed by inter-agency rivalry and organizational structures. It highlights the impact of historical events, such as the Korean War and the creation of new intelligence agencies, on information sharing practices.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay examines the U.S. Intelligence Community, information sharing, inter-agency rivalry, historical events, Congressional oversight, traditional and non-traditional security threats, the Cold War, intelligence reforms, 9/11, and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
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- Francis Maiava (Author), 2014, How has the US Intelligence Community evolved in the modern international security environment?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/316191
