How to approach case study work in this course:
- Read and watch the case study materials. The case studies have been chosen as the most relevant and impactful examples of course topics.
- Answer prompt 1 and either prompt 2 or 3 below in Canvas by Thursday before moving to the YellowDig Discussions.
Answer prompt 1 and either prompt 2 or 3:
- After finishing the case study, what is your assessment of the changes made to the U.S. Intelligence Community in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11? Do you think the reforms were adequate or appropriate?
- Respond to a colleague’s observations from your own perspective. There are no right or wrong answers.
- Find another case study or resource related to your, or your classmates’, postings and expand on its relevance.
Important:
- Use a line break and create a title header between the two sections you select for easy distinction. Large blocks of text are difficult to read through for details and specifics.
- Bold any key words or topics and be specific about the topic, subject or question you are writing about.
- Read the rubric. Be specific and complete in your thoughts and extend the conversation in your replies.
Module 1 Case Study: September 11th
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led to the most significant reforms of the intelligence community since the National Security Act of 1947. The Executive Summary of the 9/11 Commission Report summarizes the conclusions of the Commission and identifies problems within the intelligence community that needed to be addressed.- Read: 9/11 Commission Executive SummaryLinks to an external site. (26 pages of reading, approx 35 mins)
- Watch: "How did US Intelligence Change After September 11, 2001,” Foreign Policy Association 2017 interview with former CIA Director John Brennan.
- Yoel Tobin, “The Reorganization of the Intelligence Community,” United States Attorney’s BulletinLinks to an external site., July 2005, volume 53, No. 4, pp. 2-7.