Transformation of Intelligence Activities in Contemporary Conditions
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https://doi.org/10.33445/psssj.2026.7.1.4Keywords:
International Order, Security Space, Intelligence, Intelligence Activities, Intelligence Community, Intelligence Agencies, Homeland SecurityAbstract
The article examines the transformation of intelligence activities in the context of contemporary global security changes driven by intensified geopolitical competition, digitalization, and the impact of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to clarify the essence of intelligence activities under modern conditions and to identify the key directions of their transformation. The methodological framework is based on systemic, comparative, and structural-functional approaches, as well as methods of analysis and synthesis, which enabled a comprehensive assessment of the impact of current challenges on intelligence structures. It is substantiated that the modern security environment is characterized by increasing uncertainty, rapid information dissemination, and the growing complexity of strategic forecasting, which necessitates a revision of traditional approaches to intelligence activities. The key trends in shaping a new international security architecture are identified, including the strengthening role of the United States and China, the intensification of transnational threats, and the emergence of new formats of security alliances. The results of the study reveal the main directions of intelligence transformation: integration of artificial intelligence and big data technologies; use of autonomous systems and satellite-drone complexes; increased cooperation with the private sector; expansion of open-source intelligence; application of strategic declassification tools; development of partnership networks among intelligence agencies; investment in human capital and the formation of new competencies. It is demonstrated that modern intelligence is evolving into a complex, multidisciplinary system focused on integrating diverse data sources and supporting decision-making under time constraints. It is concluded that the transformation of intelligence activities is systemic in nature and encompasses organizational, technological, and cognitive dimensions, requiring the formation of a new paradigm capable of adequately responding to contemporary challenges and threats.
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