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The Intelligence Community underwent significant structural and strategic reorientations following the end of the Cold War, as evidenced by reduced collection capabilities [1], administrative reexaminations [2], and a shift in mission focus [3]. Furthermore, the modern Intelligence Community is historically linked to the Cold War era, during which much of its infrastructure was developed [4].
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The Evolution of the U.S. Intelligence Community-An Historical ... govinfo.gov 3 facts
accountIn 1991, DCI Robert Gates initiated a comprehensive reexamination of the post-Cold War Intelligence Community following a public confirmation process that examined the CIA's analytical process.
claimThe function of intelligence as an activity of the U.S. Government is often incorrectly regarded as solely a product of the Cold War, although much of the modern Intelligence Community was developed during that period.
claimFollowing the end of the Cold War, leaders within the Intelligence Community streamlined agencies and reoriented toward new missions with a greater focus on transnational threats, while Congress mandated across-the-board reductions in personnel.
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 1 fact
accountThe U.S. intelligence community reduced its collection capabilities in the 1990s following the end of the Cold War and the de-emphasis of collection on the former Soviet Union.