TY - JOUR
T1 - Improving strategic intelligence analytical practice through qualitative social research
AU - Walsh, Patrick F.
N1 - Includes bibliographical references.
PY - 2017/7/29
Y1 - 2017/7/29
N2 - This article explores whether qualitative research methodologies can
help improve strategic analytical processes and products. Currently, in
many intelligence agencies, cultural and organizational barriers
restrain the development of better strategic intelligence. An emphasis
on current intelligence is rewarded over longer-term strategic
assessments. However, the demands of an increasingly number of complex
emerging threats can only be partially met by current intelligence.
Decision-makers also need a revitalized strategic analytical capability
to help with policy planning. This article investigates whether further
consideration should be given to improving strategic analytical skill
sets by a greater adoption of qualitative social research methodologies
by the intelligence enterprise.
AB - This article explores whether qualitative research methodologies can
help improve strategic analytical processes and products. Currently, in
many intelligence agencies, cultural and organizational barriers
restrain the development of better strategic intelligence. An emphasis
on current intelligence is rewarded over longer-term strategic
assessments. However, the demands of an increasingly number of complex
emerging threats can only be partially met by current intelligence.
Decision-makers also need a revitalized strategic analytical capability
to help with policy planning. This article investigates whether further
consideration should be given to improving strategic analytical skill
sets by a greater adoption of qualitative social research methodologies
by the intelligence enterprise.
KW - Intelligence analysis
KW - Intelligence analysts
KW - Strategic intelligence
KW - Intelligence and social science methods
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U2 - 10.1080/02684527.2017.1310948
DO - 10.1080/02684527.2017.1310948
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85019625914
SN - 0268-4527
VL - 32
SP - 548
EP - 562
JO - Intelligence and National Security
JF - Intelligence and National Security
IS - 5
ER -