Author(s): Iulian ONEAȘCĂ
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2021
Pagination:
Issue/ Volume: 26/2021
DOI:
Abstract:
The article addresses the potential role of intelligence structures in social
change, aiming to support the economy of effort as a prerequisite for maximizing
societal efficiency. Western democracies, with their openness to dialogue, provides the
supporting arguments. The theme and its objective, respond to specific concerns of the
policy-making forums, serving active social forces. The evolution of society is addressed
through economics, considering market mechanisms in the pursuit of exchanges, with
socio-human energy expenditures and harvesting. The approach is multi-
methodological, based on an economic interpretation of the theory of social systems,
supported by heuristics and casuistic. The enterprise is based on the analytical reflection
of socio-human behaviour, consisting of capital-forming assets. The intelligence
activities are central to the system. Surveillance and information collection activities are
oriented towards the concentrations of social capital and power. The progression
(information analysis, intelligence cooperation) of the evolution of society (identity
change) arises from the responsibility of intelligence towards society and diverse
opportunities (the power of knowledge, policy-driven evolution). The results are varied
and differentiated: from concepts (counter-reaction), a systems theory adapted to the
real world, methodological elements to orient information analysis, and substantiated
suggestions useful for the development of public policies, to foreshadowed identity
options. Building better at home remains a matter of major concern due to traditions
that favour reforms, to the detriment of an adaptation system.
Keywords: society, systems, human energy, power, intelligence.
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