Author(s): Adriana SEAGLE
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2017
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Issue/ Volume: 17-18/2017
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Abstract
After 9/11, intelligence has become a valuable product for small and
large states to share or trade for power and small benefits in the international
system. The EU and NATO share a sort of interdependence in significant number
of frenemies, security risks and missions. However, empirical evidence shows
that despite common threats and enemies, some states engage in intelligence
sharing to affect positive change and reduce uncertainty, while others calculate
and withhold intelligence either from fears of being passed on, irrelevant or low
priority threats, or underdeveloped strategies to shape the future outcomes.
Since the sharing process is intermittent and resembles puzzles with bits and
pieces, what strategic value does the sale of intelligence have for the seller and
the receiving state? To what extent does the sharing process enhance order and
diplomacy versus alienation? Sharing intelligence is a practice of cooperation,
but how is intelligence actually shared or sold, how much does it cost, what are
the benefits of sale, and who bears the cost in the international society? These
are interesting questions to explore on the role of intelligence in fostering
international order and the contemporary security dilemma when engaging
with the current transnational threats. This paper investigates whether
regional intelligence sharing with the US enhances diplomacy and order in the
European context or leads to possible security dilemma.
Keywords: intelligence sharing, strategic value, cooperation, security
dilemma.
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