1. What is OSINT? How does it differ from other intelligence disciplines? How is OSINT being used in the Russian war in Ukraine? What are the limitations of OSINT? Provide specific examples.
2. Draw the intelligence cycle and describe the major elements. How do they relate
3. In what way do intelligence requirements represent the needs of decision-makers? Who contributes to the creation of intelligence requirements? How are intelligence requirements related to resources? Provide specific examples.
4. What are covert operations? How are covert operations in the US approved? Name the various types of covert action? How relevant are the types of covert operations conducted during the Cold War (1950 – 1989) to the current international environment? Provide specific examples.
5. Is the policy maker part of the intelligence process (policy-maker a euphemism for any intelligence customer)? How do policy-makers interact with the intelligence community? Do policy-makers have a right to question analysts about their findings? Explain. Provide specific examples.
