ABSTRACT

The Routledge Companion to Intelligence Studies provides a broad overview of the growing field of intelligence studies.

The recent growth of interest in intelligence and security studies has led to an increased demand for popular depictions of intelligence and reference works to explain the architecture and underpinnings of intelligence activity. Divided into five comprehensive sections, this Companion provides a strong survey of the cutting-edge research in the field of intelligence studies:

  • Part I: The evolution of intelligence studies;
  • Part II: Abstract approaches to intelligence;
  • Part III: Historical approaches to intelligence;
  • Part IV: Systems of intelligence;
  • Part V: Contemporary challenges.

With a broad focus on the origins, practices and nature of intelligence, the book not only addresses classical issues, but also examines topics of recent interest in security studies. The overarching aim is to reveal the rich tapestry of intelligence studies in both a sophisticated and accessible way.

This Companion will be essential reading for students of intelligence studies and strategic studies, and highly recommended for students of defence studies, foreign policy, Cold War studies, diplomacy and international relations in general.

part |22 pages

The evolution of intelligence studies

part |61 pages

Abstract approaches to intelligence

part |47 pages

Historical approaches to intelligence

part |109 pages

Systems of intelligence

chapter |7 pages

Canada

chapter |10 pages

Australia

chapter |11 pages

France 1

chapter |9 pages

India

chapter |10 pages

China

chapter |8 pages

Japan

chapter |9 pages

Israel

chapter |9 pages

Germany

chapter |8 pages

Russia

chapter |8 pages

Spain