This is a framework for a Team A/Team B Analysis. It is one of several formal analytical techniques that can guide analysis, thus ensuring a robust exploration of a topic and a well-considered conclusion. Team A/Team B is effective when there are two strong, competing opinions on an analytical question. After both sides have presentedContinue reading “Team A/Team B: An Outline Of This Analytical Method”
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Jamie Stickle: A Team A/Team B Analysis In Action
In cases where there is strong disagreement and the evidence appears to support divergent hypotheses, such as demonstrated here in the matter of Jamie Stickle, consider conducting a Team A/Team B analysis. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysis using publicly available information. It is not an officialContinue reading “Jamie Stickle: A Team A/Team B Analysis In Action”
Hugues De La Plaza: An Analysis Of Murder Vs. Suicide
The case of Hugues de la Plaza shows formal analytical techniques originally developed for use in intelligence analysis are equally effective in crime analysis. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysis using publicly available information. It is not an official investigative finding and reflects the evidence available atContinue reading “Hugues De La Plaza: An Analysis Of Murder Vs. Suicide”
Beyond Tradecraft: What Happens When A Product Leaves The Building
Tradecraft is essential in maintaining the integrity of IC products. But it can only do so much when a document intended for use within the IC leaks to the public. At that point, it is management’s job to step in and shield the analyst and the intelligence unit, and to defend their work. Caveat: ThisContinue reading “Beyond Tradecraft: What Happens When A Product Leaves The Building”
Useful Intelligence Production
Intelligence production is costly in terms of both money and time, yet feedback on products is rare. Are customers satisfied, or is the analysis not always being read? Here are excerpts from an interview by CIA analyst and trainer Jack Davis* of former ambassador to India Robert D. Blackwill. Even though the article, “A Policymaker’sContinue reading “Useful Intelligence Production”