Using at least two scholarly resources from the professional literature, research some of the major intelligence threats to the U.S., focusing on nonstate actors. The literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).
You will probably find that there is less research material available on nonstate actors.
In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following:
- What are some of the major intelligence threats to the U.S. and their means to ascertain their goals? Focus on nonstate actors.
- Who are nonstate actors? Briefly describe them and give examples.
- What are their general methods of operations? Explain with examples.
- Assaults by which of the nonstate-sponsored (nonstate actor) foreign intelligence services (FISs) on the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) appear to have caused the greatest damage, either through the loss of resources, failed missions, or the loss of lives?
- What were your greatest challenges in finding information on nonstate actor assaults?