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.
International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners – Threat & Response Assessment
The International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners is a decentralized global campaign blending prisoner support with ideological resistance, prompting both community mobilization and counter-extremism scrutiny.
Escalation in the Cyber Domain: U.S. Strategizes Deterrence Amid Chinese Infrastructure Intrusions
The U.S. is developing a full-spectrum cyber deterrence strategy as Chinese-backed actors shift from espionage to strategic infrastructure sabotage in preparation for potential conflict.
Unity of Fields: The Imminent Domestic Terror Threat from Palestine Action’s U.S. Extension
Palestine Action, now operating in the U.S. as Unity of Fields, has crossed from protest into terrorism, and their rhetoric, manuals, and recent attacks indicate a significant threat of violence on American soil.
Global Terror Threat Warnings: Western Governments Brace for Potential Escalation
Governments across the Western alliance are raising synchronized alarms over terrorism threats in mid-2025, with particular concern over lone actor violence, Iranian-linked activity, and global instability spilling into Western homelands.
July 17 Protests: Threat Assessment of the ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ National Mobilization
The Good Trouble Lives On protests on July 17 will be widespread, peaceful in design, and politically charged, posing low-to-moderate security risks but high strategic visibility for law enforcement and opposition actors.
Weaponized Humanitarianism: Over 600 Killed as US-Backed Gaza Aid Program Turns Deadly
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the US and Israel, has become a deadly flashpoint, with over 600 Palestinians killed in less than six weeks amid widespread accusations of militarized aid and war crimes.
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. As the complexity of publicly available information grows, understanding the challenges facing modern OSINT helps clarify the limitations and demands of disciplined open-source analysis.
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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