19 Feb Reflect on how the United States has approached intelligence sharing since 9/11 and consider whether the balance between security and individual rights has been successfully maintained
For this discussion, reflect on how the United States has approached intelligence sharing since 9/11 and consider whether the balance between security and individual rights has been successfully maintained. Think about the roles that fusion centers, joint terrorism task forces (JTTFs), and local law enforcement play in identifying threats and the challenges they face in working with federal partners. You are encouraged to draw on the 9/11 Commission Report, Alperen’s analysis, and other course readings to support your ideas.
In your initial post, address the following:
· Do you think current U.S. intelligence-sharing practices strike an appropriate balance between national security and civil liberties? Why, or why not?
· What are some of the key challenges that agencies face in sharing intelligence effectively?
· How might future intelligence efforts improve both security outcomes and public trust?
