Intelligence Sharing in Counterproliferation
Abstract
Determining the role information sharing should play in operations has plagued policymakers since the United States days of isolationism. Such sharing has the potential to either help or hinder any type of operation. This thesis looks at that role specifically with regards to counterproliferation operations. The purpose is to determine if we can prevent the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) material and related technology by improving working relationships with allies via intelligence sharing. Moreover, if increasing intelligence sharing creates a more effective collective security action, then why is the United States very selective with whom and what it shares? Specifically, what are the risks and how do we minimize them? This thesis looks at three distinct cases where intelligence sharing has either helped or hindered counterproliferation operations in order to determine the relationship between the level and nature of sharing and the probability of success. The premise of this thesis is that increased information sharing among allies causes more effective security cooperation and is therefore necessary for combating the spread of WMD. Therefore, identifying and overcoming challenges that information sharing is imperative in preventing the spread of WMD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA474392
Entities
People
- Kevin J. Moyer
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School