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Why the British Government Must Invest in the Next Generation of Intelligence Analysts
Joe Devanny, Robert Dover, Michael S Goodman and David OmandRUSI Journal, 28 January 2019
UK, Intelligence, Europe
In this article, Joe Devanny, Robert Dover, Michael S Goodman and David Omand explore the current problems facing intelligence analysis and analysts in the UK and consider what might be done to tackle them. They argue that nothing less than a revolution in the British government’s approach to intelligence assessment is required and that this ought to take the form of a School of Intelligence Assessment within a properly financed and structured National Security Academy.
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Sir David Omand GCB is a Visiting Professor in the War Studies Department, King's College London and at PSIA Sciences-Po in Paris... read more
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