Reference no: EM132280446
Topic: Intelligence Case Study
You are required to undertake an Intelligence Case Study that brings together a range of Intelligence Gathering and Analysis issues.
You are required to review the speech made by Colin Powell at the United Nations on 5th February 2003. A copy of the transcript is available together with a video (long version and short summary).
Question
Part a.
a.1 Develop a Network/Link Analysis Chart illustrating the full range of intelligence sources used
a.2 Comment on how HUMIT, SIGINT and IMAGERY sources are utilized in the Powell speech
Part b.
b1. Explain and assess Powell's use of the terms ‘facts', ‘evidence', ‘information' and ‘intelligence'
b2. ‘Analysis of Competing Hypotheses' is a technique that can be used to address ‘Analytical Bias'. Explain in the context of Powell.
b3. Define the purpose of ‘Intelligence Analysis'. Based on this understanding - what is your view of the overall reliability of the Powell speech?
Requirements:
No more than 1200 words in total. Note that this excludes any words used in answer to part a1.