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.
Crackdown on Campus Antisemitism: Columbia University and Federal Actions Intensify
Amid rising campus antisemitism, Columbia University is intensifying its response to anti-Israel vandalism while President Trump’s executive order seeks to deport foreign students engaged in antisemitic activities, and bipartisan lawmakers push legislation to cut funding to BDS-supporting universities.
Jihadist Suicide Attack Kills 27 Nigerian Soldiers Amid Rising Insurgency
A deadly ISWAP suicide bombing killed 27 Nigerian soldiers in Borno and Yobe states, highlighting the group’s growing insurgency and the escalating security crisis in West Africa.
The Trial of Brandon Russell: Uncovering the Terrorgram Network
The trial of neo-Nazi leader Brandon Russell exposes the inner workings of the Terrorgram Collective and raises key questions about domestic extremism, intelligence surveillance, and shifting counterterrorism priorities under a new administration.
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma, Escalating DRC Conflict
The capture of Goma by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has escalated the DRC conflict into a full-blown crisis, prompting mass displacement, diplomatic fallout, and fears of a wider regional war.
Slovak PM Faces Coup Claims, Opposition Pressure, and Growing Crisis
Slovak PM Robert Fico’s coup allegations and pro-Russian policies deepen political and economic instability, as opposition leaders strengthen ties with Ukraine and push for Slovakia’s pro-Western alignment.
UK and Sweden Confront Russian Aggression: Spy Ships, Hybrid Warfare, and Economic Strain
The UK and Sweden confront Russian aggression through defense measures and NATO cooperation, while Russia’s economic strain mounts under military overspending and Trump pressures Putin to end the Ukraine war.
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
Subscribers receive access to Intel Reports alongside broader platform capabilities.
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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