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Intelligence Analytical Methods

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Surname 1 Name Professor Course Date Analyst-Policymaker Relationship This week, we look at the analyst-policymaker relationship. How can the IC's use of the analytical methods discussed in this course improve this sometimes trouble relationship. Give specific examples. The relationship between intelligence analysts and policymakers is surrounded by tensions regarding the differences over important security intelligence issues. The tension is basically a normal conflict between the professional priorities between the two groups of national security professionals. Over the past decades, policymakers have been critical over intelligence analysts on issues that directly relate to their policy agendas (Heuer 29). The criticism is, however, a reflection of the politics that surrounds policymaking. Analysts must therefore be able to provide support to policymakers on policy issues that are politically sensitive. To be able to provide the required support, analysts must be aware of the dynamics surrounding national security policy making. Analysts must also understand the susceptibility of policy makers to wrong perception as well as their skills in intelligence analysis practice. Precise ...
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