1. a. The product resulting from the collection, processing, integration, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of available information concerning foreign nations, hostile or potentially hostile forces or elements, or areas of actual or potential operations. b. The activities that result in the product. c. The organizations engaged in such activities. Source: Joint Publication 2-0 2. The term 'intelligence' includes foreign intelligence and counterintelligence. Source: 50 U.S.C. Sec. 3003
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1. a. The product resulting from the collection, processing, integration, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of available information concerning foreign nations, hostile or potentially hostile forces or elements, or areas of actual or potential operations. b. The activities that result in the product. c. The organizations engaged in such activities. Source: Joint Publication 2-0 2. The term 'intelligence' includes foreign intelligence and counterintelligence. Source: 50 U.S.C. Sec. 3003
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Intelligence. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/intelligence
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