An Evidence-Based Evaluation of 12 Core Structured Analytic Techniques

Since its inception more than 60 years ago academic and professional writing has generated a great deal of useful practitioner case-knowledge but little in the way of scientifically validated research on intelligence practice. A recent review of 5,800 articles encompassing 172,000 pages confirms thi...

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Published in:International journal of intelligence and counterintelligence 2017-04, Vol.30 (2), p.368-391
Main Author: Coulthart, Stephen J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Academic publications
Disasters
Disputes
Intelligence gathering
September 11 terrorist attacks-2001
Terrorism
Weapons of mass destruction
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Summary:Since its inception more than 60 years ago academic and professional writing has generated a great deal of useful practitioner case-knowledge but little in the way of scientifically validated research on intelligence practice. A recent review of 5,800 articles encompassing 172,000 pages confirms this point, noting that little emphasis has been placed on scientifically validating analytical practices. This is particularly problematic because the need to improve analysis became evident in the aftermath of the Sep 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks and the Iraqi weapons of mass destruction controversy.
ISSN:0885-0607
1521-0561
DOI:10.1080/08850607.2016.1230706