Genevieve Lester: 2 books
When Should State Secrets Stay Secret?
Accountability, Democratic Governance, and Intelligence
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2015
Contrary to popular assumption, the development of stronger oversight mechanisms actually leads to greater secrecy rather than the reverse. When Should State Secrets Stay Secret? examines modern trends in intelligence oversight development by focusing on how American oversight mechanisms combine to...
The Challenge of Domestic Intelligence in a Free Society
A Multidisciplinary Look at the Creation of a U.S. Domestic Counterterrorism Intelligence Agency
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2009
Whether U.S. terrorism-prevention efforts match the threat continues to be central in policy debate. Part of this debate is whether the United States needs a dedicated domestic counterterrorism intelligence agency. This book examines such an agency's possible capability, comparing its potential effectiveness...