Category: International Relations

A President’s Intelligence Brief (PDB)

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One of the essential activities of the President is to receive a daily intelligence brief. Your task this week is to prepare one where you alert him on the most current threats and/or trends in terrorism.
A President’s Intelligence Brief (PDB) is a specialized type of speech, designed to exchange information or review important details. A PDB needs to be concise, objective, and accurate. No quotations, personal views, ideology, or suggestions are included. You simply inform the President on what is going on, where, and who the actors are. For this exercise, you may consult news sources to find current events. Do feel free to ‘Google’ a PDB to learn how it is written.
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Foreign intelligence organizations

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Compare and contrast the capabilities of foreign intelligence organizations to determine which country poses the greatest threat to U.S. national security. You will assess their HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT, MASINT, and GEOINT capabilities. Also describe their intelligence organization. Detail is key.
1. Compare and contrast Chinese, Iranian, and Russian intelligence organizations. Of the three nations, which one do you think (backed up by good analysis from reliable sources) poses the greatest threat to U.S. national security? Be sure to fully support your position using multiples examples from the course readings AND your own research.
2. Secondary Option: You will have to do outside research for this, but if you wish, compare and contrast: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Of the 3, which one do you think is the greatest threat to U.S. national security. Again use HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT, MASINT, and GEOINT to assess. Be specific about their capabilities (marginally capable, capable, or highly capable).