Gentlefolk,

On the general subject about the merit or value of foreign intelligence in shaping the decision making process of nations (influencing foreign policy), this item became available just today from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“Recognizing there are significant gaps in the Intelligence Community’s Iran reporting, it goes on to recommend stepped up coverage of Iran, including enhancing human intelligence and Farsi-language capabilities and improving intelligence coordination and analysis to eliminate duplication.”

Also, on the role intelligence plays in protecting the border …

etc. etc. etc.

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Eudaimonia