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Intelligence and espionage refer to the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding foreign governments, organizations, or individuals, often conducted covertly to inform national security decisions and strategic planning. This field encompasses methodologies, ethical considerations, and the impact of intelligence activities on international relations.
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Intelligence and espionage refer to the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding foreign governments, organizations, or individuals, often conducted covertly to inform national security decisions and strategic planning. This field encompasses methodologies, ethical considerations, and the impact of intelligence activities on international relations.

Key research themes

1. How are private companies reshaping intelligence systems and what are the implications for national and global security?

This research area investigates the increasing role of private intelligence companies in national intelligence systems, particularly post-9/11 developments in the U.S. It examines how profit-oriented private entities have evolved from auxiliary contributors to near fully operational intelligence providers, their integration with traditional state agencies, and the resulting organizational, legal, and ethical challenges. This theme is critical as it affects intelligence governance, the public-private boundary in security, and the global dynamics of intelligence management.

Key finding: This study finds that in the post-9/11 era, private intelligence companies in the USA have transitioned from supporting roles to effectively acting as independent intelligence services due to expanding economic power and... Read more
Key finding: Through an analysis of the 'Top Secret America' project, this work demonstrates the hybrid nature of U.S. national intelligence, where the public-private divide has become enmeshed. It reveals that a significant portion of... Read more
Key finding: Documenting the secret Maximator signals intelligence alliance among five European countries, this research highlights collaborative intelligence frameworks that parallel Anglo-Saxon models. The operational secrecy and deeply... Read more

2. How has the culture and institutional development of American intelligence evolved from early origins to modern practices?

This theme explores the deep historical, cultural, and organizational roots of modern American intelligence, moving beyond popular narratives centered on WWII-era institutions. It investigates the organizational cultures, structures, and practices developed during World War I and earlier that shaped enduring institutional values, norms, and intelligence methods. Understanding this evolution clarifies the foundation of the contemporary U.S. intelligence community and its operational paradigms.

Key finding: The paper argues that modern American intelligence culture originated during World War I, predating the OSS and CIA. It identifies early intelligence structures, expanded intelligence subjects including political and economic... Read more
Key finding: While a secondary source, this review highlights archival research uncovering the operational realities and cultural traits of WWII-era British intelligence agents, emphasizing the enduring themes of personal resilience and... Read more
Key finding: This article situates medieval espionage practices in Dalmatian towns within the broader evolution of intelligence cultures, revealing early forms of intelligence networks, ad hoc measures, and temporary councils that reflect... Read more

3. What ethical frameworks guide espionage practices, and how do cultural representations influence public understanding of intelligence activities?

This theme addresses the moral justifications and ethical boundaries of espionage, analyzing philosophical arguments about when intelligence collection and deceptive practices are permissible or required to protect rights. It also considers how cultural artefacts, notably spy fiction, shape societal perceptions of intelligence operations and blur fact-fiction lines, impacting both policy discourse and public engagement.

Key finding: Fabre offers a nuanced ethics of espionage, arguing intelligence activities are morally justified and even mandatory when necessary to prevent violations of fundamental rights. She details conditions under which deception,... Read more
Key finding: This article underscores the methodological importance of fiction, particularly John le Carré’s works, in analyzing intelligence and security. By treating fiction as a rich discourse that blends fact and imagination, it shows... Read more

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