Conference at Williams College on U.S. Intelligence Studies to Address Questions Raised by Sept. 11

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., April 2, 2008 (AScribe Newswire) -- The September 11 attacks and the war in Iraq have raised a number of questions about U.S. intelligence.

o Why did the intelligence community fail to prevent 9/11?

o How do policy makers use intelligence to make decisions about war and peace?

o Should Americans be willing to sacrifice their civil liberties in the name of national security?

Richard Betts explores these questions and others in his critically acclaimed recent book, Enemies of Intelligence. On Saturday, April 12, the Leadership Studies Program at Williams College will welcome Richard Betts and other leading intelligence scholars to discuss Betts's work and offer insights about the future of U.S. intelligence. The conference will feature a range of academic experts along with representatives from the Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The public is invited and the event is free.

"In from the Cold: Richard Betts and the Renaissance of Intelligence Studies"