Intelligence Research for Practitioners
Free, in-depth research on intelligence tradecraft, OSINT methodology, and the disciplines that underpin the work.
The Intelligence Fundamentals Project
We publish free, in-depth research on intelligence tradecraft through The Intelligence Fundamentals Project on Substack. The series covers the intelligence cycle, analytic standards, intelligence disciplines, collection management, and more — written for practitioners across military, law enforcement, and private sector contexts.
This isn't surface-level content. Each article is researched against primary doctrine and designed to bridge the gap between formal IC methodology and practical application for the broader intelligence community.
What Are Analytic Standards, and Why Do They Exist?
What ICD 203 requires, why standards matter beyond compliance, and how they apply outside the IC.
Read on Substack →Introduction to Tactical, Operational & Strategic Intelligence
The three levels of intelligence, what distinguishes them, and why the distinctions matter for how you scope and deliver your work.
Read on Substack →The Intelligence Cycle: A Practitioner's Guide
How the intelligence cycle actually works in practice, beyond the textbook diagram.
Read on Substack →Articles
Explorations of OSINT methodology, digital investigations, and the human factors that shape investigative outcomes.
Cultural Awareness in OSINT Collection
How cultural context shapes open-source intelligence collection and why ignoring it produces unreliable analysis.
Read More →Resilience in Digital Investigations
Why resilience isn't just a personal trait — it's a professional capability that shapes the quality of investigative outcomes.
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