The course introduces students to functions of intelligence, the concept of national intelligence systems, relevant intelligence studies research and current and historical contours of three national intelligence systems (France, Germany, Great Britain). Students also learn about core elements of intelligence cooperation and liaison, European intergovernmental formats (such as the Club de Berne/Counter Terrorist Group), EU-related formats (such as EU INTCEN and EUMS.INT) and about cooperation beyond the European framework (the “Five Eyes” and NATO).
Learning Outcomes
1. Familiarization with and critical thinking about knowledge of functions of intelligence, concepts such as national intelligence systems, characteristics of selected national intelligence systems, characteristics and dynamics of intelligence cooperation
2. Improved skills to write concise, well-structured, lucid papers based on required readings and students' own research
3. Improved skills to present research results
• Reading and Preparation for Class and for Individual Assignments: 120 hours per semester
90% Presentation (10 minutes) based on a précis (3 pages) of required reading and additional research (equivalent of 2-3 articles in Intelligence and National Security or International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence). Please submit the précis three days before the session. It will then be distributed to all participants.