Intelligence and International Security

Harvard Summer School

GOVT S-1726

Section 1

CRN 34823

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This course explores the opaque world of intelligence and international security. The course begins with a survey of disciplines and methods of analysis before reviewing intelligence requirements as a component in policy processes that drive and inform decision making within the national security system. We consider various intelligence related topics including espionage, covert action, politicization, counterintelligence, public oversight, intelligence failure, and reform. The course strikes a balance between contemporary issues and the storied histories of intelligence systems around the world. Though predominantly focused on the United States, the course also considers intelligence activities in the United Kingdom, Russia, China, and elsewhere. Students grapple with historical and hypothetical problem sets based on real-world scenarios to develop assessment capabilities. Required readings and assignments draw on classic and influential work in addition to declassified documents which illuminate the historical narrative in a tangible way. The course concludes with reflections on how past experience informs current perspectives and might elucidate future intelligence requirements to better anticipate and understand the changing world.

Instructor Info

Michael David Miner, PhD

Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University


Meeting Info

TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Additional Time Commitments

Optional sections to be arranged.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
16120 1 Online Synchronous Michael Miner Open T 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 3 to Dec 21
34823 1 Online Synchronous Michael Miner Open TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 24 to Aug 9
26077 1 Online Synchronous Michael Miner Open T 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 27 to May 17