The author explains why few U.S. agencies produce strategic analyses and why these analyses are often not linked to strategy recommendations. This assessment is based on the following criteria for a "good" strategy: the strategy is based on the analysis of facts; it has a focus or concrete objective; it suggests ways to evaluate its effectiveness; and has management that will support the conclusions and recommendations made through the strategic analytic process. Further, the findings of threat assessment must be reflected in the strategic analysis and in the development of strategies. In intelligence-led policing, long-term and short-term strategies should be continually developed through the use of analysis of information obtained through intelligence. Another way to link analysis to strategy development is through the use of problem-oriented policing, which aims to identify the root problem underlying a crime problem. Northern Ireland is presented as an example of a problem-solving strategy. The identified problem based on an analysis of various data is an environment of "lawlessness" based on allegiance to paramilitary organizations rather than the government. One approach in addressing the problem might be the reclamation of public support for government aims, which could result in more voluntary compliance with the law. Such reclamation might be achieved through a combination of legislative changes, community-based policing efforts, and removing the profits from crime. 14 references