Former Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Juliette Kayyem discusses the mess in DHS' intelligence shop. Barry Meier talks about his book 'Spooked' which explores the rise of private spies and the spread of unproven information in journalism.
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis needs to refocus its efforts towards providing rigorous analytical products for state, local, territorial, and tribal governments.
Private intelligence firms like Black Cube and Fusion GPS use covert operations, subterfuge, and manipulation to gather information on individuals and shape narratives.
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Issues in the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis
The Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) within the Department of Homeland Security needs a reorientation to focus on rigorous analytical products and satisfying the needs of its unique constituency, the state, local, territorial, and tribal governments.
Controversial practices of private intelligence firms
Private intelligence firms, such as Black Cube and Fusion GPS, engage in covert operations, use subterfuge, and target individuals to gather information and manipulate narratives.
The shortcomings of the Steele dossier
The Steele dossier, despite some inaccurate and unverified claims, did accurately highlight overall Russian interest in getting Donald Trump elected during the 2016 election.
Jean Meserve talks with former Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Juliette Kayyem about the mess in DHS’ intelligence shop, and Jeff Stein interviews Barry Meier about his new book, “Spooked: The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies.”