Strategic Intelligence
Explore strategic intelligence insights and expert analysis on global events, geopolitical shifts, and emerging risks. Our concise summaries help security professionals, analysts, and decision makers understand complex developments and anticipate future trends.
Iran's Intelligence Minister Claims Identification of Mossad Spies in 28 Countries
Iran's Intelligence Minister claims that Mossad spies have been identified in 28 countries as part of a broader counter-espionage effort by Tehran.
Joshua Caleb Sutter and the Impact on Extremist Networks
Joshua Caleb Sutter, an FBI informant and neo-Nazi, has significantly influenced violent extremist groups like the Atomwaffen Division and the Order of Nine Angles while also being linked to international child abuse networks. Despite aiding federal investigations, his continued promotion of extremist content highlights the ethical and security challenges of using informants with criminal backgrounds.
U.S. Sends Submarine and Accelerates Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The U.S. has deployed a guided missile submarine and accelerated an aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran following the assassinations of key Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
U.S. Involvement in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations and Regional Implications
The U.S. pushes for new Gaza ceasefire talks, but tensions remain high as Hamas demands enforcement of the original Biden proposal. Former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy warns that U.S. actions may lead to a wider regional conflict.
FBI Investigates Alleged Iranian Hack on Trump Campaign
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack on the Trump 2024 campaign, which the campaign has attributed to Iranian state-sponsored hackers. The incident raises concerns about foreign interference in U.S. elections and the integrity of the electoral process.
ISIS-Inspired Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Austria
Austrian authorities, with help from foreign intelligence, foiled an ISIS-inspired plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert, highlighting ongoing concerns about online radicalization and the targeting of high-profile events.
What Is Strategic Intelligence?
Strategic intelligence is the analysis of information to support long-term understanding and decision-making. It focuses on identifying trends, patterns, and emerging developments that shape future risk environments rather than reacting to isolated events.
Unlike tactical or operational intelligence, strategic intelligence provides broader context, helping decision-makers assess how evolving conditions may influence security, policy, or organizational outcomes over time.
At Semper Incolumem, strategic intelligence is grounded in disciplined open-source analysis, with an emphasis on verification, relevance, and context.
Strategic Intelligence vs. Intel Reports
Semper Incolumem publishes two distinct types of intelligence content, each serving a different purpose.
Strategic Intelligence consists of long-form analysis focused on trends and emerging patterns. These pieces examine broader movements over time and are intended to support long-term understanding. Strategic Intelligence summaries are publicly available on Semper Incolumem.
Intel Reports, available to subscribers, focus on specific or time-sensitive developments such as verified claims, arrests, or calls for action. These reports surface critical information quickly and accurately as events unfold.
Example:
Strategic Intelligence
ISIS Activity in the Sahel Increasing as Northwest African Countries Turn Away from Western Assistance
Intel Report
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack That Killed 50 in the Sahel
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Why Strategic Intelligence Matters
Strategic intelligence:
Anticipates Change: Helps leaders identify shifts in markets, politics, or security environments before they unfold.
Supports Better Decisions: Connects complex external signals with organizational objectives to guide long-term strategy.
Mitigates Risk: Improves readiness for threats and uncertainties by highlighting emerging vulnerabilities and trends.
Whether applied in national defense, corporate strategy, or risk analysis, strategic intelligence turns information into foresight.
How We Deliver Strategic Intelligence
Our strategic intelligence summaries are produced through the Semper Incolumem intelligence platform, which:
Monitors global open-source data in near real time
Filters noise to surface events with strategic relevance
Provides concise, objective summaries designed for rapid consumption
Each summary is intended to give readers the context needed to assess potential impact without unnecessary speculation or commentary.
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