Are you interested in learning more about the world of intelligence and its impact on national security? Then, don’t miss out on the upcoming BGU Series titled “Introduction to the Intelligence Community,” featuring Dr. Melissa Graves, an Associate Professor at The Citadel and expert in this field. Dr. Graves’ research areas include national security legal issues, the US presidency’s relationship to the intelligence community, and intelligence analysis. In this four-week course, she will cover a wide range of topics, including an introduction to the intelligence community, the four functional areas of intelligence, the history of the Intelligence Community, and global trends for 2040.

All classes will be held from 3:00pm – 4:00pm in Blackmer Hall

Lecture 1: Introduction to Intelligence Community (Tuesday, January 23rd)

Lecture 2: The four functional areas of intelligence (analysis, collection, covert operations, and counterintelligence) and intelligence cycle.  (Tuesday, January 30rd)

Lecture 3:  History of the Intelligence Community. (Tuesday, February 6th)

Lecture 4: Global Trends- broadcasting to 2040.   (Tuseday, February 20th)

Lecture series: $100 or $25 per lecture (four lectures in series) 

You must be registered to attend.