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Storytelling in Intelligence: Theoretical Foundations
Abstract Intelligence analysts frequently generate and assess “stories” to describe and explain what is going on in some situation. This activity has had little theoretical attention. The term narrative abduction is used for the processes by which reasoners estimate the plausibility of explanatory stories. This article provides a theoretical framework with analyses of key concepts, including narratives, narrative truth, narrative plausibility, and explanation.
The magnificent seven - Openforum
The recent AFL Grand Final was a great spectacle. It was also a welcome distraction from the woeful performance of the Wallabies in the rugby union World Cup. Coach Eddie Jones has been blamed for the disaster, with much criticism focused on his decision to drop many veteran players. Jones has been defending his decision by pointing to his longer-term strategy of building experience in a talented new squad with a view to greater success in the 2027 World Cup.
Sports coaches make these seven kinds of decisions
The recent AFL Grand Final was a great spectacle. It was also a welcome distraction from the woeful performance of the Wallabies in the rugby union World Cup. Coach Eddie Jones has been blamed for the disaster, with much criticism focused on his decision to drop many veteran players. Jones has been defending his decision by pointing to his longer-term strategy of building experience in a talented new squad with a view to greater success in the 2027 World Cup.
Another intelligence failure shows we need more rigour
The storming of the US Capitol on January 6th of this year was enabled, in part, by one of the most significant intelligence failures of recent times. Other failures might have been more damaging, but this may be the most momentous. The problem was not in the intelligence collection. As argued elsewhere, the necessary information was abundant, easily obtained and gathered by many well-resourced people and organisations.
Bellingcat's report on MH17 shows citizens can and will do intelligence work
Large groups inherently possess more diverse knowledge, expertise and perspectives. Tim de Groot/Unsplash Amid the news last week that the perpetrators responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) will be put to trial next March, a report was released identifying further suspects responsible for escorting the missile to and from the launch site. Who were the investigators behind the report? The CIA? MI6?
Bellingcat's report on MH17 shows citizens can and will do intelligence work
Amid the news last week that the perpetrators responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) will be put to trial next March, a report was released identifying further suspects responsible for escorting the missile to and from the launch site. Who were the investigators behind the report? The CIA? MI6? No. It was Bellingcat, a large group of mostly volunteers working from laptops using only information available to anyone with an internet connection.
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