Intelligence Operations

As mentioned, intelligence is the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about the capabilities, plans, intentions, and operations of an adversary. Intelligence operations may take place at the behest of nations or nonstate actors seeking to gain an advantage over a military, political, criminal, or business adversary. Every nation around the world engages in the discipline of collecting intelligence. Many nations dedicate significant financial, technical, and human resources to increasing their intelligence capabilities.

As a formal discipline, intelligence operations follow well-defined processes and utilize standard abilities that nations have evolved over time. Using a repeatable, organized approach ...

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