National Security Intelligence by Johnson, Loch K. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Series page Title page Copyright page About the Author Figures and Tables

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Abbreviations Roadmap to a Hidden World

Notes

Acknowledgments 1: National Security Intelligence

The importance of national security intelligence Mysteries and secrets Central themes The intelligence missions The challenge of intelligence accountability This book's purpose The multiple dimensions of national security intelligence A holistic view of national security intelligence Intelligence as a cluster of organizations: the American experience Military intelligence agencies A flawed plan for U.S. intelligence Redesigning the leadership of American intelligence A revolving door at the office of the DNI A dream still on hold Notes

2: Intelligence Collection and Analysis

The intelligence cycle Intelligence collection and the “Ints” The ongoing quest for better collection and analysis Notes

3: Covert Action

Covert action as an intelligence mission The implementation of covert action The methods of covert action The ebb and flow of covert action A ladder of escalation for covert action Evaluating covert action Guidelines for covert action Notes

4: Counterintelligence

The proper focus of counterintelligence as an intelligence mission The motivations for treason Catching spies CI tradecraft: security and counterespionage Secrecy and the state Counterintelligence and accountability Notes

5: Safeguards against the Abuse of Secret Power

The evolution of safeguards against intelligence abuse in the United States A shock theory of intelligence accountability Key issues of intelligence accountability The roles played by lawmakers as intelligence supervisors The dynamic nature of intelligence accountability In search of guardians Notes

6: National Security Intelligence

National security intelligence as organization Security intelligence as a set of missions National security intelligence and the importance of accountability A citizens intelligence advisory board Citizen responsibilities Notes

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