U.S. Intelligence Is Being Blinded by Trumpian Politics
The U.S. intelligence community publishes the unclassified "Global Trends" report every four years to assess different scenarios for the global future and their likely impact on the United States.
A key report covering climate change was killed by Tulsi Gabbard. The "Global Trends" report provides a rare impetus for policymakers to shift their focus from daily issues to strategic threats on the horizon.
It also serves as a platform for U.S. officials to compare assumptions with foreign counterparts, enhancing international cooperation and deepening shared understanding of the uncertain future.
These reports provide a rare impetus for policymakers to shift their focus from their daily inboxes to the strategic threats on the horizon.
Authors of this article have served in senior national security positions in the U.S. government.
Author's summary: U.S. intelligence is being affected by politics.