Author(s): Daniela BACHEŞ
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2015
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Issue/ Volume: 13/2015
DOI:
Abstract:
The paper aims at approaching the concept of liaison culture by analyzing the
range of joint operations between Intelligence organizations, generally described as
international Intelligence co-operation or collaboration. The two terms are used, in most
of the cases, interchangeably, and are meant to suggest the interaction between two or
more actors, within a formal or informal context, to enable the exchange of information,
know-how or resources for the achievement of a shared or common goal, objective or
mission. Thus, it asserts that the various types of exchange, levels of interaction and
degrees of integration are part of, and contribute to the development and evolution of
the liaison, from a mechanism belonging to the organization’s strategy to an
organizational culture in itself. In the way just indicated, a short discussion on the
meaning of intelligence culture is required and the signification it is given herein. Just as
the broad term of Intelligence is subject to multiple definitions, (mis)understandings and
interpretations, being referred to as a product, a process or an organization, the concept
of Intelligence culture also implies various meanings according to the emphasis on
institutional structure, modus operandi or set of values and norms. The meaning I am
using here is that of organizational culture in a created environment or the working
together in a multinational context; in other words I am interested in the liaison culture
as an emerging Intelligence culture characteristic of multilateral collaborative
structures, strongly influenced by the agencies’ or governments’ choice for co-
operation/collaboration.
Keywords: co-operation, liaison culture, colaboration, intelligence
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