Essays on Intelligence Reform

Introduction

Terrorism has been a long-standing problem of globalization, with radical militant groups inflicting coercion upon civilians to push for political, social and religious goals. Arguably, however, terrorism has reached its zenith in recent times when the September 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks in the United States (US) happened. The intensity of the attacks cast the image of the US as the most powerful nation in the world into serious doubt, considering the fatal breach of security involved (Kean, 2004).

Undoubtedly, 9/11 shook the US towards creating new strategies to counter future cases of terrorism. However, there is an understanding that the ...

Intelligence Reform Law

The enactment of the intelligence reform law in 2004 was a move towards revamping the intelligence community, especially after the terrorist attacks of 2001 on US landmarks and symbols of their economy. The reform law saw commissioning of the Director of National Intelligence office. The activities envisioned in the new law saw the most significant restructuring of the Intelligence Community in over half a century. As a result of this, civil and private liberties and education for members of the intelligence community were instituted. Their scope was also widened in order to prevent such attacks on US soil or its overseas interests.

International/Domestic Environment

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Introduction3

Thesis statement4 The Patriot Act..4

The Homeland Security Act6

Patriot act, Homeland act and Privacy..9 Conclusions and recommendations..10

Works cited .12

Introduction Homeland security is a basic right that should be provided by the government to its citizens. This has led to enactment of several clauses in the constitution all aiming at enhancing security of each and every person. Also, from the bills of rights provided to the citizens by the constitution, every citizen is entitled to basic and proper security as a right. This is what has led to enactment of constitutional rights on homeland security. After September 11 attack on the US ...

Introduction

The act amended sections of the homeland security Act of 2002 to include information sharing environment. It also amended sections of the intelligent reform and terrorism prevention act. The amendments were aimed at reviewing the definitions weapons of mass destruction, terrorism information, information sharing environment, and homeland security. It also formalized the recommendations based on the presidential information sharing guidelines. For instance, the development of fusion centers in urban areas and the development of a national network. In addition, the act require that DHS be established in states, local, and regional centers so as to create a partnership with the fusion ...

Abstract

This report will discuss the Central Intelligence Agency or collective known as CIA. It is important to consider the organization for assessment because it represents a significant role as a public organization that gathers intelligence that are crucial in ensuring the security of the entire United States against internal and external threats. CIA is the main arm of the federal government in intelligence gathering that are detrimental to policymakers. This paper will explore the role of the agency in creating foreign and national security policies. However, CIA is facing problems of inadequate analytical standards that resulted a major revamp in the organization ...