Author(s): Józef KOZLOWSKI
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2025
Pagination:
Issue/ Volume: 1 (33)/2025
DOI:
Abstract:
Intelligence organisations focus on methodology and methodology-related
issues. However, there is one more important thing that should also be discussed and this
is ethics. Both elements are inextricably linked, and they should be presented and
described together. Only with both can we identify bits and attributes that make a good
analyst and allow him to grow and mature into an artist. There are so many dangers and
things analysts have to pay attention to so as to survive workwise. They have to save the
mental and physical forces that would allow them to have a long and distinguished career.
Analysts are a special kind of humans, who continuously improve at their job, fine-tune
methods and techniques, and discover new tools and technologies every day. This should
be complemented by a dynamic exchange of ideas with fellow analysts. Those are things
this paper is all about.
Keywords: Intelligence analysis, methodology, ethics, analytical processes,
analytical principles.
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