The Theory and Philosophy of Intelligence

Sims, Jennifer E.

doi:10.4324/9780203762721.ch4

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“…The aforementioned intelligence allows for early detection of a security issue and prompt action to avert the scenario. Sims (2013) asserts that obtaining more information than your adversary can happen in sports, commerce, and politics but that this is still the basis of intelligence. Warner (2017) emphasises the secretive character of intelligence, claiming that intelligence is impossible without secrets and that a lack of secrecy jeopardises the sought-after competitive advantages.…”

Section: Conceptual Clarification: Data and Intelligence Gatheringmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…States aim to lessen uncertainty through intelligence, and their efforts to remain viable are marked by secrecy. Sims (2013) criticises structural realism and advocates "adaptive realism," but a more comprehensive theoretical challenge to realism is made by some who contend that the concept of "human security" should take the place of the national security as the driving factor. The interconnectedness of nations and the reality that governments will improve their security and stability by collaboration with others that support (collective) sovereignty, despite it has a significant impact on reducing national autonomy, provide mounting evidence for this (Beck, 2005).…”

Section: Intelligence: Towards a Theoretical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Intelligence system and national security in Nigeria: the challenges of data gathering

AWOTAYO,

OMITOLA,

OMITOLA

et al. 2023

JANUS NET

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Nigeria today faces a variety of security risks that are threatening to undermine its status as an independent republic. These include armed robbery, urban violence, smuggling of weapons, kidnapping, trafficking in people, and disputes between communities and religions. A strong intelligence system that can readily gather and analyse data to precisely predict the movement of criminals and other unwanted elements inside society might alleviate all these concerns. However, it appears that the government, security, and intelligence agencies are caught off guard by the on-going attacks by militants, herders, and incidents of ethnicreligious strife. These unexpected attacks might not be unrelated to incorrect and insufficient information provided about these acts. The study employs qualitative methodologies and draws on secondary sources like newspapers, the internet, and published academic works. The paper's findings show, among other things, that a number of intricate and interconnected problems can be blamed for the Nigerian intelligence system's lack of efficacy. These problems, which include an apparent lack of data, under-use of the data that is already available, and improper data, are made worse by inconsistencies in data management and sharing across the numerous security agencies operating in the nation. The article concludes that it is important for the various security apparatuses to be data-driven and exchange intelligence with one another in order to promote early response to any threat to the security of citizens' lives and property.

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Section: Conceptual Clarification: Data and Intelligence Gatheringmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Intelligence: Towards a Theoretical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%