Challenges in Intelligence Analysis

In Challenges In Intelligence Analysis Timothy Walton Offers Concrete Reality-Based Ways To Improve Intelligence Analysis. After A Brief Introduction To The Main Concepts Of Analysis He Provides More Than Forty Historical And Contemporary Examples That Demonstrate What Has And What Has Not Been Effective When Grappling With Difficult Problems. The Examples Cover A Wide Span Of Time Going Back 3000 Years. They Are Also Global In Scope And Deal With A Variety Of Political Military Economic And Social Issues. Walton Emphasizes The Importance Of Critical And Creative Thinking And How Such Thinking Can Be Enhanced. His Book Provides A Detailed And Balanced Idea Of Intelligence Work And Will Be Of Particular Interest To Students Who Are Contemplating A Career In Intelligence Analysis. *Offers A Brief Introduction To The Concepts Vocabulary And Tools Of Intelligence Analysis. *Features More Than Forty Examples Each With Questions For Further Discussion And Recommended Reading. *Includes An InstructorS Guide With Model Answers To The Questions For Further Discussion As Well As Suggested Exercises And Additional Background Information.