Intelligence in an Insecure World

by Peter Gill

This book explores these and other key questions while examining the limits of intelligence, intelligence failures, and the relationship between intelligence and processes of public and private governance.

Intelligence in an Insecure World

Author: Peter Gill

Publisher: Polity

ISBN: 0745632440

Page: 228

View: 957

The role of intelligence in the contemporary world is ubiquitous: individuals, groups and organizations as well as states seek information in order to increase their sense of security. The events of 9/11 and subsequent 'war on terror' have made intelligence more central to the study of government and international affairs than at any time previously, reviving old debates and generating new ones. But what exactly is intelligence? Who seeks to develop it and how? What happens to the intelligence that is produced? This timely new book explores these and other key questions. Concentrating on the role of states and organizations, and using the post-9/11 security agenda as its key focus, it offers an authoritative and accessible guide to the relationship between intelligence and processes of public and private governance. Drawing on a range of contemporary examples, the book examines the limits of intelligence and asks whether the 9/11 attacks, the bombings in London and the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq may be seen as intelligence 'failures'? It concludes by discussing the need for democratic control of intelligence to prevent its future abuse by unaccountable state or corporate agencies.

Seeking Security in an Insecure World

by Dan Caldwell

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, World Bank Atlas, 35th
ed. (Washington, DC: World Bank, 2003), 26. 53. World Bank Atlas, 18. 54. U.S.
National Intelligence Council, Mapping the Global Future, Report of the 2020 ...

Seeking Security in an Insecure World

Author: Dan Caldwell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 1442252154

Page: 340

View: 221

All chapters in this new edition are updated and a wide range of new topics are discussed, including the Syrian civil war, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its intervention in East Ukraine, the global refugee crisis, China’s military buildup, the impact of fracking on oil and gas markets, and rapidly evolving cyberwar capabilities.

The Art and Science of Intelligence Analysis

by Julian Richards

Something called intelligence is gathered and used in a variety of sectors in our
society, from state intelligence ... teams during the 2003 Rugby World Cup: P Gill
and M Phythian, Intelligence in an Insecure World (Cambridge: Polity, 2006) p 1.

The Art and Science of Intelligence Analysis

Author: Julian Richards

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 0199578451

Page: 197

View: 662

Written for trainers and analysts in British policing and security services, this book takes a practical look at intelligence analysis by synthesising the key issues and providing context. With case studies and scenario-based exercises, the author presents practical recommendations for training and analysis.

Essentials of Strategic Intelligence

by Loch K. Johnson

See also the excellent overview of intelligence studies: Peter Gill and Mark
Phythian, Intelligence in an Insecure World, 2nd ed. (Cambridge, UK: Polity Press
, 2012); Glees, Anthony, “The Future of Intelligence Studies,” Journal of Strategic
 ...

Essentials of Strategic Intelligence

Author: Loch K. Johnson

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 1440832285

Page: 498

View: 187

A highly valuable resource for students of intelligence studies, strategy and security, and foreign policy, this volume provides readers with an accessible and comprehensive exploration of U.S. espionage activities that addresses both the practical and ethical implications that attend the art and science of spying. • Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date examination of all aspects of intelligence by experts in the field, from collection-and-analysis and counterintelligence to covert action and accountability • Probes into how the United States' intelligence agencies attempt to protect the nation from cyberattacks by foreign nations and terrorist groups—and documents the successes and failures • Documents the involvement of the National Security Agency (NSA) in bulk "metadata" collection of information on the telephone records and social media communications of American citizens • Examines the effects that have resulted from major leaks in the U.S. government, from Wikileaks to the NSA Snowden leaks

Intelligence Theory

by Peter Gill

Philip H.J. Davies has published extensively on emerging intelligence and
security trends such as information warfare and infrastructural security. Dr Davies
has ... Most recently, he has co-authored Intelligence in an Insecure World (2006)
.

Intelligence Theory

Author: Peter Gill

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 1134086989

Page: 256

View: 383

This edited volume brings together a range of essays by individuals who are centrally involved in the debate about the role and utility of theory in intelligence studies. The volume includes both classic essays and new articles that critically analyse some key issues: strategic intelligence, the place of international relations theory, theories of ‘surprise’ and ‘failure’, organisational issues, and contributions from studies of policing and democratisation. It concludes with a chapter that summarises theoretical developments, and maps out an agenda for future research. This volume will be at the forefront of the theoretical debate and will become a key reference point for future research in the area. This book will be of much interest for students of Intelligence Studies, Security Studies and Politics/International Relations in general.

The Professionalization of Intelligence Cooperation

by A. Svendsen

... Intelligenceinan Insecure World (Cambridge: Polity). Gill, P. (2007)'Evaluating
Intelligence Oversight Committees:The UK Intelligence and Security Committee
and the “Waron Terror”', Intelligence andNational Security,22, 1 (February).

The Professionalization of Intelligence Cooperation

Author: A. Svendsen

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 1137269367

Page: 244

View: 876

An insightful exploration of intelligence cooperation (officially known as liaison), including its international dimensions. This book offers a distinct understanding of this process, valuable to those involved in critical information flows, such as intelligence, risk, crisis and emergency managers.

PSI Handbook of Global Security and Intelligence The Americas and Asia

by Anthony Stuart Farson

P . Gill and M . Phythian , Intelligence in an Insecure World ( Cambridge : Polity ,
2006 ) , pp . 79 – 80 . 17 . Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian
Officials in Relation to Maher Arar , Report ( Ottawa : Government Works and
Public ...

PSI Handbook of Global Security and Intelligence The Americas and Asia

Author: Anthony Stuart Farson

Publisher: Praeger

ISBN: 9780275992071

Page: 677

View: 732

Looks at national approaches to security and intelligence and the resulting impact on international cooperation. This two-volume work provides chapters on national cultures of security and intelligence that address common questions and themes.

PSI Handbook of Global Security and Intelligence Europe the Middle East and South Africa

by Anthony Stuart Farson

He has written numerous articles and book chapters on intelligence , political
violence , policing , and various aspects of security . He was ... Most recently , he
has coauthored Intelligence in an Insecure World ( Polity , 2006 ) . SOTIRAQ ...

PSI Handbook of Global Security and Intelligence Europe the Middle East and South Africa

Author: Anthony Stuart Farson

Publisher: Praeger

ISBN: 9780275992088

Page: 677

View: 505

Looks at national approaches to security and intelligence and the resulting impact on international cooperation. This two-volume work provides chapters on national cultures of security and intelligence that address common questions and themes.

Strategic Intelligence Counterintelligence and counterterrorism defending the nation against hostile forces

by Loch K. Johnson

and Intelligence in an Insecure World ( 2006 ) . He is currently researching the
control and oversight of domestic security in intelligence agencies . Harold M .
Greenberg graduated with a B . A . in history from Yale University in 2005 . At
Yale ...

Strategic Intelligence Counterintelligence and counterterrorism defending the nation against hostile forces

Author: Loch K. Johnson

Publisher: Greenwood

ISBN:

Page: 400

View: 488

While several fine texts on intelligence have been published over the past decade, there is no complementary set of volumes that addresses the subject in a comprehensive manner for the general reader. This major set explains how the sixteen major U.S. intelligence agencies operate, how they collect information from around the world, the problems they face in providing further insight into this "raw" information through the techniques of analysis, and the difficulties that accompany the dissemination of intelligence to policymakers in a timely manner.

Strategic Intelligence Understanding the hidden side of government

by Loch K. Johnson

From 1991 - 94 , he was Chief of Staff , Defense Intelligence Agency . ... Random
House ) , Our World in Antarctica ( Rand McNally ) , With Presidents to the
Summit ( George Mason University ... and Intelligence in an Insecure World (
2006 ) ...

Strategic Intelligence Understanding the hidden side of government

Author: Loch K. Johnson

Publisher: Greenwood

ISBN: 9780275989439

Page: 3

View: 245

While several fine texts on intelligence have been published over the past decade, there is no complementary set of volumes that addresses the subject in a comprehensive manner for the general reader. This major set explains how the sixteen major U.S. intelligence agencies operate, how they collect information from around the world, the problems they face in providing further insight into this "raw" information through the techniques of analysis, and the difficulties that accompany the dissemination of intelligence to policymakers in a timely manner.

Intelligence Security and Policing Post 9 11

by Jon Moran

... Intelligence in an Insecure World ( with Peter Gill ) ; The Labour Party , War and
International Relations 1945–2006 ; and Intelligence and National Security
Policymaking on Iraq : British and American Perspectives ( edited with Jim
Pfiffner ) ...

Intelligence Security and Policing Post 9 11

Author: Jon Moran

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

ISBN:

Page: 260

View: 402

Discussing the UK experience in the ‘war on terror’, this book critically analyses the discourse of ‘war’ and ideas of the politics of panic, as well as forensically analyzing the effectiveness of counter-terrorist policies such as intelligence gathering and processing, counter-terrorist finance and public order.

Countering Terrorism

by Richard A. Posner

Ephraim Kahana lists Israeli intelligence failures since the nation ' s founding in
1948 . 13 It is a long list . ... For excellent discussions , see Peter Gill and Mark
Phythian , Intelligence in an Insecure World , ch . 6 ( 2006 ) ; John Hollister
Hedley ...

Countering Terrorism

Author: Richard A. Posner

Publisher: Hoover Studies in Politics, Economics, and Society

ISBN:

Page: 245

View: 397

In this book on intelligence reform, Posner evaluates the measures that have been taken in the United States to implement the Intelligence Reform Act of 2004.

The British Labour Party and the Wider World

by Paul Corthorn

The British Labour Party and the Wider World

Author: Paul Corthorn

Publisher: I.B. Tauris

ISBN:

Page: 278

View: 379

Examines how throughout the twentieth century Labour's international policies have been influenced by domestic politics, and how in turn world events and Labour's response to them have helped to change the party's ideology, political culture and domestic agenda from the 1920s up to the Iraq War.

Losing Control

by Paul Rogers

Challenges to the United Nations – Building a Safer World ( New York : St
Martin's Press , 1994 ) . Amy Chua , World on Fire ... Peter Gill and Mark Phythian
, Intelligence in an Insecure World ( Cambridge : Polity , 2006 ) . Roger Mac Ginty
and ...

Losing Control

Author: Paul Rogers

Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)

ISBN:

Page: 220

View: 671

Unique behind-the-scenes account of the Camp David peace talks.

To Spy Or Not to Spy

by Ronald Kasrils

the words of an intelligence commentator : that the medicine can , if not
administered under the very strictest and widest ... Bernard Porter , cited in Peter
Gill & Mark Phythian , Intelligence In An Insecure World , Polity Press ,
Cambridge , 2006 ...

To Spy Or Not to Spy

Author: Ronald Kasrils

Publisher:

ISBN:

Page: 28

View: 303

Progressive Foreign Policy

by David Held

Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( 2006 ) Active Diplomacy for a Changing
World : the UK ' s international priorities , FCO , Cm 6762 . Gill , P . and Phythian ,
M . ( 2006 ) Intelligence in an Insecure World , Cambridge : Polity . Heffernan , R
 ...

Progressive Foreign Policy

Author: David Held

Publisher: Polity

ISBN:

Page: 258

View: 910

In May 1997, the then UK Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook, famously said that foreign policy should have ‘an ethical dimension’, and that the Labour Government would ‘put human rights at the heart of foreign policy’. Although not described in these terms, these assertions were an attempt to articulate a ‘progressive’ conception of foreign policy for the UK. But how does the foreign policy record of the Labour Government stand when set against these declared principles? What role have ethics really played in Labour’s foreign policy? Why has Labour been so interventionist, from Kosovo to Iraq? What does this record tell us about the limits and the possibilities of progressive foreign policy? What does it tell us about the strengths and failures of Labour’s foreign policy? This timely book, published in association with the Institute for Public Policy Research and the Centre for Global Governance at the LSE, addresses these questions and provides an appraisal of Labour’s record in power. However, the book also looks forward. It provides a novel assessment of the international trends that will shape the global context of UK foreign policy. The contributors set out new perspectives and policy options in respect of international security, democracy, justice, human rights, and sustainability. In addition, the book offers fresh thinking on the UK’s relationship with key countries and regions, from the US to Europe, from the Middle East to China. Moreover, it suggests a radical new approach to global governance and to the way in which the UK makes and implements foreign policy. At a time of real flux in UK domestic politics and of rapid change in international politics, this book is an indispensable guide to the UK’s foreign policy options and to the prospects and possibilities of a more values-driven and effective UK foreign policy.

Understanding Organizations in Complex Emergent and Uncertain Environments

by Anabella Davila

... forces,a formidable bureaucracy. Today, emotional intelligence has
becomeawidely popular technology designed as appropriatefor choosing
andtraining individuals tocope with situations of swifttrust in anuncertain and
insecure world of ...

Understanding Organizations in Complex Emergent and Uncertain Environments

Author: Anabella Davila

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 1137026081

Page: 220

View: 132

Explores the concept of complexity and analyses how organizational governance can contribute to environmental sustainability. A common theme in these chapters is that organizations actively engage with their environments. Consequently, organizational responses are partly the result of iterative processes with the environment.

Intelligence Services in the Information Age

by Michael Herman

The Englishspeaking countries' primacy of foreign intelligence over security
intelligence reflects the position of long-established and relatively secure
regimes with world interests; intelligence in insecure rcgimes is more inward-
looking.

Intelligence Services in the Information Age

Author: Michael Herman

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 1136615350

Page: 256

View: 755

Intelligence was a central element of the Cold War and the need for it was expected to diminish after the USSR's collapse, yet in recent years it has been in greater demand than ever. The atrocities of 11 September and the subsequent "war on terrorism" now call for an even more intensive effort. Important questions arise on how intelligence fits into the world of increased threats, globalization and expanded international action. This volume contains the recent work on this subject by Michael Herman, British intelligence professional for 35 years and Oxford University academic. It compares intelligence with other government information services, and discusses the British intelligence system and the case for its reform. It also addresses the ethical issues raised by intelligence's methods and results: "do they on balance make for a better world or a worse one?". Other chapters explore a wide range of intelligence topics past and present, including the transatlantic relationship, the alliance strategies of Norway and New Zealand, Mrs Thatcher's "de-unionization" of British Sigint, and personal memories of the British Cabinet Office in the 1970s. Michael Herman argues for intelligence professionalism as a contribution to international security and for its encouragement as a world standard. The modern challenge is for intelligence to support international cooperation in ways originally developed to advance national interests, while at the same time developing some restraint and international "rules of the game", in the use of intrusive and covert methods on its traditional targets. The effects of 11 September on this challenge are discussed in a thoughtful afterword.

Power National Security and Transformational Global Events

by Thomas A. Johnson

Seeking Security in an Insecure World. 2nd ed. Lanham, MD: Rowman &
Littlefield ... The Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States
Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction. Report to the President of the United
States.

Power National Security and Transformational Global Events

Author: Thomas A. Johnson

Publisher: CRC Press

ISBN: 146651244X

Page: 391

View: 853

As the United States struggled to survive the recent recession, China quietly acquired a vast amount of U.S. Treasury bills and bonds. With China now holding so much of America‘s debt, currency valuation issues have already caused tensions between the two superpowers. Couple this with Iran‘s efforts to develop into a nuclear power in an area that l

Hieronymus of Cardia

by Jane Hornblower

Alongside the quietism of Epicurus or the unruffled integrity of the Stoics we find
an immediate and vigorous response to an insecure world in the exercise of
practical intelligence , wiliness , opportunismqualities of doubtful moral status
which ...

Hieronymus of Cardia

Author: Jane Hornblower

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN:

Page: 301

View: 882