Assignemnt 1

at least 200 words, write a report using appropriate text citations and references.

Read chapters 1-6 in McDermott and Meyer

Describe "the magic box" and how it is used for intelligence operations. Summarize the fundamental difference between the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Central Intelligence Agency after the 9/11 attacks. Identify how the two agencies overlooked one of the single most important pieces to the 9/11 puzzle. Summarize the ideology of the Brotherhood. Make an argument for whether or not the American attitude towards Arabs exacerbates the problem of religious extremism.

Assignment 2

Explain how terrorists use dry runs before carrying out actual terrorism. Explain how Federal Bureau of Investigations agents and federal prosecutors work together on an investigation. Describe the past non-sharing policy a.k.a. "the wall" and its effects on the collection and use of intelligence information. Explain one of the most important factors in making or breaking a case.