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What is the purpose of intelligence oversight, how does it work, and what trade-offs are made between secrecy and national security? This course examines the intersection of intelligence and politics—intelligence oversight. We will examine how oversight structures have developed and shifts in executive, legislative, and judicial oversight mechanisms. Students will gain insight into intelligence oversight theories and practices as well as the prospects for oversight to prevent intelligence failures. We will also explore the challenges of the media, the private sector, and ethics in intelligence oversight as well as touch on how other democracies have dealt with oversight issues.