INTELLIGENCE IN THE MODERN ERA
- Jim Cox
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
In May 2025, Strategy International (a Cypriot company) convened the Intelligence in the Modern Era conference in Washington, D.C. The conference report, titled Intelligence in the Modern Era: Strategic Shifts, Cultural Dynamics, and Technological Advances, is attached here for members' convenience and reading.
From the Executive Summary:
The strategic takeaways from the conference were clear. For policymakers, the
event underscored the importance of investing in institutional reform,
safeguarding analytical independence, and cultivating cultures that reward
dissent rather than compliance. For intelligence professionals, the lessons were
practical: structured analytic methods, diverse team composition, ethical AI
usage, and critical review processes are now essential to mitigate risk and
maintain relevance. For scholars and educators, the sessions highlighted new
research frontiers at the intersection of culture, cognition, and technology in
intelligence work, as well as a pedagogical responsibility to prepare the next
generation of analysts not only to process information but also to question,
imagine, and challenge it.
It is interesting to reflect on the application of this report, to CIE circumstances.
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