Number: RL31292
Title: Intelligence to Counter Terrorism: Issues for Congress
Authors: Richard A. Best, Jr., Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The struggle against international terrorism places new and difficult demands on the U.S. Intelligence Community. Acquiring information about the composition, location, capabilities, plans, and ambitions of terrorist groups is an enormous challenge for intelligence agencies; meeting this challenge requires different skills than were needed to keep informed about the capabilities and intentions of Communist governments. At the same time, requirements continue for coverage of geopolitical developments around the world and other transnational issues such as narcotics smuggling.
Pages: 19
Date: Updated May 27, 2003