The Politics and Psychology of Intelligence and Intelligence Reform

Abstract

Policy-makers always say they want the best intelligence, but in fact they do not because good intelligence often raises doubts and challenges policy. They also always claim to be working to improve intelligence, but in fact do not understand the problems, and many "reforms," such as the recent establishment of a Director of National Intelligence, are useless if not harmful.

Recommended Citation

Jervis, Robert (2006) "The Politics and Psychology of Intelligence and Intelligence Reform," The Forum: Vol. 4 : Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: 10.2202/1540-8884.1108
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol4/iss1/art1