### Class Summary Report
**Title:** U.S. Foreign Policy and the Intelligence Community
**Synopsis:** This lesson provided an in-depth analysis of the continuity and change in U.S. foreign policy, with a focus on the role of intelligence agencies like the CIA. It discussed the historical shift from isolationism to interventionism, the rise of the intelligence community post-World War II, and the implications of their power on democracy and foreign policy. The class also touched on the impact of terrorism and the post-9/11 era on U.S. foreign policy.
**Attendance:**
– Absent: Zarifa, Sadia, Fatima Kakkar, Asel (on exchange)
– Present: Halima, Karl, Amira, Alsu, Mesbaheddin, Nacruz, Firosa (online), Masiha (online), Hajar (online), Fahunda (online), Aydana, Hafasa
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Recap of Previous Lessons:** Reviewed the evolution of U.S. foreign policy from isolationism to interventionism.
2. **Intelligence Agencies:** Discussed the role and influence of the intelligence community in U.S. foreign policy, including the CIA’s history and controversial actions.
3. **Movie Day:** Watched and discussed a video detailing the history and power of the U.S. intelligence community.
4. **Deep State and Democracy:** Explored the concept of the ‘deep state’ and its implications for democratic transparency and accountability.
5. **Terrorism and Foreign Policy:** Introduced the topic of terrorism’s effect on U.S. foreign policy, setting the stage for future discussions.
**Actionable Items:**
– **Grading Papers:** Teacher to finish grading papers for feedback.
– **Next Major Paper:** Introduction of the next major paper assignment on Thursday.
– **Readings:** Students to review assigned readings on terrorism and its effects on U.S. foreign policy for the next class.
**Homework:**
– Review the video on the history of the U.S. intelligence community.
– Read assigned articles on terrorism and U.S. foreign policy for discussion on Thursday.