The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), one of the most powerful intelligence institutions in the world, was created in the aftermath of World War II to centralize and coordinate America’s foreign intelligence efforts. Since then, the Agency has grown into a global force at the heart of U.S.
Intelligence Studies
Secrecy, Reform, and Resilience: A Brief History of the Central Intelligence Agency and Its Future
What Is Intelligence? A Century of Debate, Redefinition, and Institutional Reform
The definition of intelligence—the kind concerned with national security and practiced by national governments—has evolved dramatically over the decades.
IRTPA and the Modern Intelligence Community: From Fragmentation to Integration
From the creation of the Office of Strategic Services in 1942 to the passage of the National Security Act in 1947 and the enactment of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in 1978, several pivotal decisions have laid the foundation of the U.S. Intelligence Community.
OSINT as the Cornerstone: Evaluating the Foundational Value of Open Source Intelligence
It is challenging to identify one INT as the most important in purely objective terms, as both personal and organizational biases often shape our preferences. Each discipline offers unique value depending on the context and objectives.
From Human Capital to Machine Learning: Dual Challenges Facing the Intelligence Community
The Intelligence Community will continue to face a range of internal and external challenges in the foreseeable future—some already well known, others yet to emerge.