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The Role of Intelligence Services

Offered By: World Economic Forum via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking debate on the role of intelligence services in a globalized world through this 57-minute World Economic Forum panel discussion. Delve into critical questions about the power and effectiveness of intelligence agencies, balancing privacy and security concerns, and addressing emerging challenges in the 21st century. Gain insights from experts in strategic studies, armed forces, government, foreign policy, cybersecurity, and international law enforcement as they discuss topics such as counterterrorism efforts, technological changes, metadata collection, and the hierarchy of threats. Examine the complexities of intelligence gathering, the duty of care governments have to their citizens, and the importance of public support for intelligence activities. Consider the evolving landscape of global security and the need for political guidance in an era of fragmented information.

Syllabus

Introduction
Vote on Intelligence Services
Interpol
Are we over focused on terrorism
Concerns about the reach of governments
Special superpower status
Technological changes
Intelligence and law enforcement
Governments duty of care
Protect what
Are intelligence agencies powerful enough
What needs to be protected
General public support
The 21st century
Human intelligence
Emerging challenges
Privacy and security
Metadata
Law Enforcement
Issues of Competency
Hierarchy of Threats
Secure Messaging Apps
Threat Hierarchy
Countering Existential Threats
Political Guidance
fragmentation of information
dialogue
conclusion


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World Economic Forum

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