Interview – David Lowe
David Lowe talks about the challenges for policing in the UK, intelligence exchange, and the balance between surveillance and liberty.
Review – We Are Bellingcat
In this accessible and engaging read, Higgins outlines the history of his organisation and highlights some effective online investigation tools availble to citizens.
Trust in Interstate Intelligence Sharing
As we continue our 2020 ‘coronacaster’, intelligence agencies have their hands full and it has never been more difficult to judge whom and what to trust.
The Redemption of British-American Special Intelligence Relationship
American intelligence is credible compared with its equivalent in undemocratic societies, but in the interest of objectivity still needs to be challenged.
Review – The Black Door: Spies, Secret Intelligence and British Prime Ministers
An authoritative account of the intelligence services often tumultuous interactions with Downing Street, which nonetheless lacks a degree of theoretical appreciation.
Review – The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. provides an opportunity for IR scholars to experience a fictionalized account of global security cooperation during the 1960s in this new movie.
‘Hybrid War’ and ‘Little Green Men’: How It Works, and How It Doesn’t
While Russia won the military war to create Novorossiya and intelligence war to support combat operations, it has not achieved its aims and is losing the political war.
Man-Up Mr Snowden! Masculinities and National Security
Ever since news broke that Edward Snowden was the National Security Agency ‘leaker’ and fugitive, discussion has raged about his masculinity, including his sexuality.
Review – Revisiting Intelligence and Policy
Marrin’s edited volume offers some potentially interesting arguments about the ‘politicisation’ of intelligence, but is ultimately a static and disjointed collection.
Street Gangs in Central America: Combating them with Intelligence Fusion Centers
The intelligence fusion center has proved successful in the US, and could prove useful in the Northern Triangle of Central America in the fight against street gangs.
