Welcome to the Consortium for the Study of Intelligence

The Consortium for the Study of Intelligence seeks to contribute to the effectiveness of intelligence in a democratic society by developing and disseminating research, providing a forum for discussion, and acting as a resource center. The Consortium's Research Director is Dr. Richard H. Shultz, Jr.

Research
The Consortium’s focus initially will be on underlying issues that shape intelligence capabilities:

The qualities of intelligence managers and officers, which are among the most important determinants of future intelligence effectiveness. What are the strengths and weaknesses of U.S. intelligence ‘culture’? What is the ideal?
Methods that can be used to approximate this ideal model. This will include an examination of effective practices being used now—and in other times and places—to train, and manage personnel.
Indicators, techniques of evaluation, and benchmarks can be used as tools by intelligence community managers, Executive and Legislative oversight bodies, as well as by the public. These indicators will be used to help ascertain if progress is being made to improve effectiveness.
The Consortium plans to issue policy reports on these topics. The Consortium will also produce studies for specialists and accessible reports for the public about the personnel and organizational culture needed to ensure an effective “full-service” intelligence capability.

Forum for Discussion
As others present ideas, diagnoses, proposals, and prescriptions of the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary practices, CSI will provide a forum for discussion and debate.

Resource Center
The Consortium will also serve as a resource center for the media, public policy centers, government, and academics by providing informed, balanced, and nonpartisan information.