To Mike Pompeo, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

To: Mike Pompeo, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
From: Your Name and Job title
Date: August 30, 2017
Subject: Case Study of Zimbabwe
In line with increasing numbers of terrorist attacks these days as well as our continuous effort to compete with other countries in terms of economic development, I believe that it would be for the best interests of the state to further strengthen our ties with the Zimbabwean government. The reasons for such advantages are: (1) Zimbabwe remains as one of our biggest importers of Chrome, and (2) Zimbabwe has increased their efforts and funding for anti-terrorism.
To determine the best method of promoting stronger ties in between our countries, I will continue my research regarding the most cost-effective programs. In the analysis, I would make sure that I look at what would help us in achieving our goal of making Zimbabwe a closer ally with the least expenses needed. Nevertheless, based on my preliminary information, I believe that providing additional funds for our ongoing USAID might be one of our best options. By supplementing USAID programs with more funds that could tackle other arising health and social problems, our state could also get a better reputation that we could use in our future endeavors. By the earliest time possible, I would make sure that I conduct a thorough analysis of other policy change options.
Further Information about the Importance of Promoting Stronger US-Zimbabwe Relations
As a Presidential Republic (Democratic), Zimbabwe’s GDP as of 2017 is $16.29 billion, while its population ranges to about 16.15 million. It is also considered as one of our state’s closest allies in the continent of Africa and because of that terrorist groups are almost insignificant in numbers as the country exerts a great effort to mitigate them internally. However, this country is also one of the most corrupt states in the world, ranking as 163rd out of 176 countries, with a score of 2.0 (0=Very corrupt, 10=Very clean) in the Corruptions Perception Index. This country is also considered as “important” in the Importance/threat Index, since it serves as an important source of one of our country’s needed metal, which is Chrome.
The amount of chrome being imported from this country could provide us sufficient materials for our development efforts. Since chrome could be used for the creation of metal super alloys, chemicals, and chrome-based refractory products, closer ties with the country should help us reduce the cost of importing these products and bolster our drive for technological innovation. This would certainly be beneficial for our state especially in these very competitive socio-political conditions in between China, Russia, and India. By being able to gather all the resources that we need in the cheapest price possible, our state could stay ahead in this race.
Aside from the reduction of cost with regards to this vital material, our research and analysis has also proven that by promoting stronger ties between our countries, we could gather more information with less the cost, not only in Zimbabwe, but also ...