The articles in this series are taken from the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) professional journal, "Studies in Intelligence." Sherman Kent created "Studies" in 1955 as a journal for intelligence professionals. In the first article published in "Studies," Kent called for the creation of literature that would support the development of intelligence as a professional discipline. Kent believed that the most important service such literature could perform would be to record and disseminate new ideas and experiences, and build toward a cumulative understanding of the profession.
The series contains articles relating to intelligence organizations and activities in a number of countries, methods relating to intelligence gathering and analysis, and intelligence activities throughout history. The articles also contain a number of reviews of relevant books.
The CIA puts the following disclaimer on all "Studies in Intelligence" articles: All statements of fact, opinion or analysis expressed in "Studies in Intelligence" are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect official positions or views of the Central Intelligence Agency or any other U.S. Government entity, past or present. Nothing in the contents should be construed as asserting or implying U.S. Government endorsement of an article's factual statements and interpretations.
