Compares how policymakers' use of intelligence to support the policymaking process has changed. The intelligence community's Intelink network, the Internet, and web-based sources of analysis have not become major contributors to the policymaking process. Policymakers still find intelligence analysis useful for supporting the policymaking process, especially when it is conveyed through a one-on-one intelligence briefing.

Presented as the author's doctoral dissertation, Pardee Rand Graduate School, 2004.

Introduction and summary -- The theory and practice of how policymakers use information -- Historical examples of policymakers' use of intelligence -- The information age and its effects -- The impact of the information revolution on policymakers -- Conclusions and recommendations.