Language policy is hindering the development of professional intelligence gathering skills

Quinn, George

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Language policy is hindering the development of professional intelligence gathering skills

Date

2004

Authors

Quinn, George

Abstract

Dr Quinn discusses the strategic importance of foreign language skills to the intelligence community in Australia and consequently to our national security.