IntroductionToday, electronic surveillance remains one of the most effective tools the United States has to protect itself from foreign powers and groups seeking to inflict harm on the nation, but not makes it go without some also possess some negative aspects. Foreign intelligence electronic surveillance has likely saved the lives of many innocent people through the prevention of potential acts of aggression against the United States. There are many benefits to actions authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) related to electronic surveillance, but there are also drawbacks. Considering both the pros and cons of electronic surveillance is important to understanding the overall effectiveness of FISA. [1]Definition of electronic surveillance. To better understand the topic at hand, it is important to understand what electronic surveillance related to foreign intelligence is. The definition of “electronic surveillance,” as written by FISA, can best be summarized as the acquisition of data from cable or radio communications using “an electronic, mechanical, or other surveillance device.” There are four specific criteria that further define electronic surveillance in more detail, also included in FISA under Title 1, Section 101. This section also included definitions for those groups against which surveillance may be authorized. [2]The advantages of FISA and electronic surveillance. The advantages of electronic surveillance are numerous. The ability of United States Intelligence Community (IC) agents to intercept and process communications and information from foreign powers, agents of foreign powers, international terrorist organizations, and others seeking to engage in activities with such groups, provides… .. . in the center of the card ......much higher. Like any law in the United States, there is always controversy surrounding it. FISA is no different, and because many people believe that FISA gives the government the authority to snoop into their private lives, it often draws fire from critics. Nothing is perfect, even FISA, and in particular the section dedicated to electronic surveillance, is guilty of having flaws. Unfortunately, these flaws are often more widely publicized and recognized than the benefits than the pros of the act. Works Cited1. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/Intelligence%20Studies/INTL%20305/Week%204/FISA.pdf2. Ibid3. Ibid4. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-36/subchapter-I5. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/Intelligence%20Studies/INTL%20305/Week%204/FISA.pdf6. Ibid