| ID | 139206 |
| Title Proper | Contemporary intelligence innovation in practice |
| Other Title Information | enhancing “macro” to “micro” systems thinking via “system of systems” dynamics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Svendsen, Adam D M |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Currently, “macro” systems thinking is arguably most evident in intelligence studies. Appearing especially apparent are characterisations of different intelligence architectures, strongly associated with grander-ranging national or central intelligence systems and their associated machinery, even being bounded as intelligence communities. Following on from noteworthy US defence sector developments, which have demonstrable relevance both to and for closely overlapping contemporary intelligence work, more “micro” systems thinking – namely involving intelligence-related “System of Systems” (“SoS”) concepts – is increasingly emergent. For helping to facilitate and better understand contemporary intelligence innovation, SoS constructs and their dynamics are now deserving of being further examined and refined. This includes as they pertain to the conduct of several multifunctional and special operations occurring across the world during an overall era of globalised strategic risk, and as the study and practice of intelligence aims towards further extension and adaptive transformation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol.15, No.2; Jun.2015: p.105-123 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol: 15 No 2 |
| Key Words | Intelligence ; Intelligence Analysis ; Intelligence Innovation ; Defence and Security ; United States – US ; System of Systems – SOS ; Process Management ; Micro System ; Multifunctional Operations |