Counterintelligence in a Democratic Society

IWP 610
Four credits

This course examines the role of counterintelligence as an essential element of U.S. national security strategy, and the importance of counterintelligence in international relations. The course will approach counterintelligence from the following perspectives: legal, ethical, historical, operational, epistemological, and national-strategic. Part I examines U.S. domestic and foreign counterintelligence; Part II assesses the relationship between counterintelligence, intelligence, and internal security, and the U.S. emphasis on law enforcement; and Part III discusses the epistemological problems of counterintelligence operations and analysis.

Semester Available

Summer Semester

Principal Professor

David L. Thomas

Department of Defense {read more}

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FEATURED FACULTY

John J. Tierney, Jr.

Walter Kohler Professor of International Relations; Academic Dean, Ad Interim; Chairman of the Admissions Committee

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Foundations of Homeland Security provides students with an intellectual foundation for understanding the concepts underpinning homeland security, as well as an overview of the U.S. national homeland security framework, including organization and policies. It examines the underlying intellectual constructs used to frame the comprehension of security issues and to develop the policies and strategies that lead to implementing programs that keep a society safe, free, and prosperous.

Principal Professor

James Jay Carafano