The Politics of Intelligence and the Politicization of Intelligence: The American Experience

Evarist Chahali

Jun 1, 2023

∙ Paid

Available for iOS and Android

The Politics of Intelligence and the Politicization of Intelligence: The American Experience

1.34MB ∙ PDF file

Download

Abstract The relationship between intelligence analysis and policy decisions is a contentious one with both policymakers and intelligence analysts frequently expressing frustration over its underlying dynamics and with each faulting the behavior of the other. This article examines one aspect of this relationship, the manner in which intelligence analysis can become politicized. Rather than view politicization as an aberration it is treated here as a normal feature of intelligence analysis. A typology of politicization organized around the concepts of hard and soft politicization is presented and illustrated with historical examples from the American experience with intelligence analysis.

Download

Thank you for reading Ujasusi Blog. This post is public so feel free to share it.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Ujasusi Blog to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.