INTL402 AMU Relationship between Analyst and policy maker

Answer ONE of the following questions. Be sure to use at least 5 scholarly sources to support your argument and use the proper citation format.

Question 1 – Analyst – Policymaker Relationship

Evaluate the analyst – policymaker relationship. Identify the analysts and the policymakers. Why is this relationship so important? What are its flaws and what must be done to improve the relationship overall?

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Question 2 – NIE and the Analyst – Policymaker Relationship

Evaluate the importance of the analyst – policymaker relationship in intelligence analysis through choosing one of the following hypotheses and supporting your theory:

1) The NIE process currently serves the purpose of providing policymakers with the best intelligence.

2) The NIE process must be improved to better serve the purpose of providing policymakers with the best intelligence.

I have attached an essay on the topic please use as desired to assist.

General Requirements

1. Document Format.

a. MS Word document

b. One-inch (1”) margins

c. Times New Roman font

d. Twelve (12) pitch

e. Double spaced

f. Length should be approximately 1,000 words.

2. Citation Format: The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). As stated in the Academic Integrity Briefings, information taken directly from another source must be placed in quotations and cited following the CMS format contained in the week one “lessons” folder. You must cite all other information from your sources, even if you do not quote directly. DIRECT QUOTING SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM.

3. Grading is based on the assignment rubric.