Target-Centric Network Modeling
Case Studies in Analyzing Complex Intelligence Issues
1st Edition
Published on 4. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4833-1698-7 (ISBN)
Description
In Target-Centric Network Modeling: Case Studies in Analyzing Complex Intelligence Issues, authors Robert Clark and William Mitchell take an entirely new approach to teaching intelligence analysis. Unlike any other book on the market, it offers case study scenarios using actual intelligence reporting formats, along with a tested process that facilitates the production of a wide range of analytical products for civilian, military, and hybrid intelligence environments. Readers will learn how to perform the specific actions of problem definition modeling, target network modeling, and collaborative sharing in the process of creating a high-quality, actionable intelligence product. The case studies reflect the complexity of twenty-first century intelligence issues by dealing with multi-layered target networks that cut across political, economic, social, technological, and military issues. Working through these cases, students will learn to manage and evaluate realistic intelligence accounts.
Reviews / Votes
"Target-Centric Network Modeling serves as an ideal companion for Intelligence Analysis: A Target-Centric Approach. Drawing on years of experience in the intelligence professions and the academic community, the authors convey complicated concepts clearly, enabling readers to make analytical connections. Target-Centric Networking Model provides an excellent review of terms and information pertinent to the analytic process, and its case studies are relevant, rich in detail, and appropriate for academic and practitioner use." -- Kathleen Hogan "Practice in using various intelligence analysis techniques is vital to student learning Target-Centric Network Modeling, in conjunction with Clark's Intelligence Analysis, provides students the practice needed to master a number of advanced analytic procedures. This book's target-centric network modeling approach is a significant contribution to the field of intelligence analysis." -- Mike CollierMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4833-1698-7 (9781483316987)
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Persons
Robert M. Clark has more than five decades of U.S. intelligence community experience. A USAF lieutenant colonel (retired), Dr. Clark served as an electronics warfare officer and intelligence officer. At the CIA, he was a senior analyst and group chief responsible for developing analytic methodologies. He was cofounder and CEO of the Scientific and Technical Analysis Corporation, a privately held company serving the U.S. intelligence community. Clark holds an SB from MIT, a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, and a JD from George Washington University. Beyond analyzing wicked intelligence issues, his passion is writing on the topic of intelligence. His books include Intelligence Analysis: A Target-Centric Approach (5th edition, 2016), The Technical Collection of Intelligence (2010), and Intelligence Collection (2014). He is coauthor, with Dr. William Mitchell, of Target-Centric Network Modeling (2015) and Deception: Counterdeception and Counterintelligence (2019); and coeditor, with Dr. Mark Lowenthal, of Intelligence Collection: The Five Disciplines (2015). Dr. Clark also develops and teaches courses for audiences in academia, national intelligence, and the military. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins University teaching graduate courses.
William L. Mitchell's military and intelligence career spans three decades including operations in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Iraq, Africa, and French Guyana. Dr. Mitchell is currently an active member of Danish Defence and an all-source specialist, researcher, instructor, and lecturer. At the Royal Danish Defence College (RDDC) he is responsible for the synchronization of theory, practice, and education regarding intelligence and joint operations. He is a member of the RDDC Research Board and supports NATO and US Department of Defense research, education, and doctrine development programs. He has several publications on intelligence and battlespace agility, and was part of the NATO Science & Technology Organization group awarded the 2014 NATO Scientific Achievement Award. Dr. Mitchell has a BA, an MA with Distinction from Kent University, and a PhD from Aarhus University in Political Science. He is a decorated war veteran of two countries, with one citation and several medals, including the French Croix de Combatant and the Danish Defence medal.
William L. Mitchell's military and intelligence career spans three decades including operations in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Iraq, Africa, and French Guyana. Dr. Mitchell is currently an active member of Danish Defence and an all-source specialist, researcher, instructor, and lecturer. At the Royal Danish Defence College (RDDC) he is responsible for the synchronization of theory, practice, and education regarding intelligence and joint operations. He is a member of the RDDC Research Board and supports NATO and US Department of Defense research, education, and doctrine development programs. He has several publications on intelligence and battlespace agility, and was part of the NATO Science & Technology Organization group awarded the 2014 NATO Scientific Achievement Award. Dr. Mitchell has a BA, an MA with Distinction from Kent University, and a PhD from Aarhus University in Political Science. He is a decorated war veteran of two countries, with one citation and several medals, including the French Croix de Combatant and the Danish Defence medal.
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Problem Model
The Target Network Model
Sharing Target Network Models
Intelligence Sharing in Netwar
Chapter 2: Working with the Case Studies
Step 1: Read the Scenario
Step 2: Create a Problem Definition Model
Step 3: Read the Intelligence Reporting
Step 4: Create a Target Network Model
Step 5: Conduct Analysis
Step 6: Deliver Products
A Brief Example Case: Rundown Flats
Chapter 3: Narcotics and the Afghan Insurgency
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 4: Balkans Organized Crime
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 5: Democratic Republic of Congo Baseline
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Support
Chapter 6: Democratic Republic of Congo: Gray Arms Traffic
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 7: Democratic Republic of Congo: Narcotics Traffic
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 8: Democratic Republic of Congo: Disease Outbreak
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 9: Democratic Republic of Congo: Likasi Chemical Plant
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 10: International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference Collection Plan
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Support
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 11: Mara Salvatrucha
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 12: Defeating the Balamiran Transporter Erector Launcher and Radar
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Chapter 13: Horn of Africa
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 14: Cyber Attack in the North Kelon Sea Region
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
The Problem Model
The Target Network Model
Sharing Target Network Models
Intelligence Sharing in Netwar
Chapter 2: Working with the Case Studies
Step 1: Read the Scenario
Step 2: Create a Problem Definition Model
Step 3: Read the Intelligence Reporting
Step 4: Create a Target Network Model
Step 5: Conduct Analysis
Step 6: Deliver Products
A Brief Example Case: Rundown Flats
Chapter 3: Narcotics and the Afghan Insurgency
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 4: Balkans Organized Crime
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 5: Democratic Republic of Congo Baseline
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Support
Chapter 6: Democratic Republic of Congo: Gray Arms Traffic
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 7: Democratic Republic of Congo: Narcotics Traffic
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 8: Democratic Republic of Congo: Disease Outbreak
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 9: Democratic Republic of Congo: Likasi Chemical Plant
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 10: International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference Collection Plan
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Support
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 11: Mara Salvatrucha
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 12: Defeating the Balamiran Transporter Erector Launcher and Radar
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Chapter 13: Horn of Africa
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports
Background Reading
Chapter 14: Cyber Attack in the North Kelon Sea Region
Educational Objectives
Assignment
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scenario
Intelligence Reports