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1. What value do think tanks bring to the national security policy and decision making processes? What are some of the pitfalls of relying on their reports for governmental decision making? Provide some examples.

2. Briefly describe how media reports and impact can influence policy and national security decision making in the White house and in Congress. How important is it for journalists who may be exposed to sensitive information to be responsible in its release or should the need to be first with publishing a story take precedent?

3. Answer with your thoughts on the Challenge! in Snow pg 323.