Intelligence analysis is a way of reducing the ambiguity of highly ambiguous situations. Many analysts prefer the … See more

The body of specific methods for intelligence analysis is generally referred to as analytic tradecraft. The academic disciplines examining the art and science of intelligence analysis are most routinely referred to … See more

An analysis should have a summary of the key characteristics of the topic, followed by the key variables and choices. Increasingly deep analysis can explain the internal dynamics of the matter being studied, and eventually t… See more

Analysts should follow a series of sequential steps:
Policy makers will have questions based on their intelligence requirements. Sometimes questions are clear and can easily be addressed … See more

Effective intelligence analysis is ultimately tailored to the end user. William Donovan, the head of the World War II OSS, began to get FDR's ear because he gave vividly illustrated, well-organized briefings that would be c… See more

• Center for Intelligence and Security Studies – trains new analysts in intelligence analysis
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• Clark, Robert M. (2019). Intelligence Analysis: A Target-Centric Approach (6th ed.). Los Angeles: CQ Press.
• Heuer, Richards J. Psychology of Intelligence Analysis (1999)… See more