Author(s): Răzvan VENTURA, Florin BUŞTIUC
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2019
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Issue/ Volume: 22/2019
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Abstract
In the field of security studies, the French culture has been particularly focused
on the objective to remove any suspicion of civil society regarding the legal activities of
gathering information. The term “intelligence” (borrowed from English) appeared in
this context and its introduction has generated debates about the cases of synonymy,
especially with renseignement. So, the numerous definitions was formulated in order to
avoid the mistrust of the society. In addition, notional fluidity is the main reason for
which the term intelligence seems not to have been imposed with authority in the
specialized field of security in France.
Keywords: intelligence, renseignement, secret, perception, sign.
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