Intelligence analysis

Intelligence analysis is when experts use pieces of information—such as newspaper articles, reports, emails, and videos—to learn more about a person, place, or thing. For example, intelligence analysts might look at news stories to learn about a terrorist group's recent activities and decide if it is planning an attack. They might look at emails or videos to figure out what organization a particular person belongs to or what their political views are. Intelligence analysts use this information to make decisions about how to respond to potential threats and what to do next.