The author "explores whether U.S. intelligence will remain effective in today's security environment. Based on the demands placed upon the intelligence community, the analysis concludes that the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence will decline unless it embarks on an aggressive, transformational course of action to reform various aspects of its operations." - Back Cover.

The challenge facing the U.S. intelligence community -- The critical importance of intelligence in today's security environment -- The concept of a revolution in intelligence affairs -- Is a revolution in intelligence affairs needed? -- A new intelligence paradigm -- A transformed U.S. intelligence enterprise -- Keeping U.S. intelligence effective in the twenty-first century.