Writing Hypothesis

Writing Hypothesis

Instructions:
Part 1: Devise (write) a hypothetical (2 pages)
Create a hypothetical capturing select major themes from the material provided below. Your hypothetical should pose difficult ethical considerations connected with a proposed US intelligence operation. Recommendation: You should have at least 3 ethical issues (topics) presented in your hypothetical.
Your hypothetical should be creative. The intent is to capture difficult ethical and privacy issues in intelligence operations.
Start for Hypothetical: The hypothetical should be about a covert operation you are conducting. Your source is providing information that is saving the lives of civilians and military members. During one of your meetings, you discover that your source is one of the master minds behind one of the largest sex
trafficking ring in the world. In recent days a shipment of human trafficking victims was discovered, and all the women were deceased ages raging from 12 years of age to 43 years old. Law enforcement and government officials have been looking to apprehend the leaders of the organization. However, during
your meeting with your source you find out about one of three attacks which are imminent pose a threat to government officials. In order to found out information about the other two attacks you must meet with your source at a later date and time. Should I turn in my source to law enforcement? Do I owe
my source any protection and an intelligence officer and non-law enforcement entity? What ethical does this situation present? How should I proceed, or should I proceed to meet with the source?
Part 2: Provide a PPT briefing: Next, it’s time to answer your hypothetical, presenting the guidance that you would give policymakers (using the material provided ensure that there is an explanation to why you are suggesting the information provided). The briefing and guidance you would provide the National
Security Advisor or other appropriate policy maker via PPT. Be sure to Add Speaker Notes.
You must cite from any readings or other materials you consulted (for citations, please use the last name of the author and page number).
Lastly, be sure you are demonstrating an understanding of the materials provided.
provide a creative and thought- provoking hypothetical. providing a briefing that clearly presents guidance.