Ian Harm

The use of intelligence and intelligence gathering is not new to modern times. History shows that the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu in ‘The Art of War’ written over 2,000 years ago paid particular attention to the use of spies and intelligence.

Spying and intelligence gathering have been used by many Sovereign rulers over the centuries to maintain control of internal political enemies. You only need to consult the activities of the likes of Machiavelli to see these particular processes used in their extremes.

Intelligence-led activities produce a far more efficient and effective use of resources than reactive measures to any event; being in possession of the relevant intelligence before an event can put you in a better position to deal with future events by creating the right policies or making the right decisions. The old adage being, “knowledge is power”.

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