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Intelligence Analysis: A Target-Centric Approach ReviewI bought this book looking for a thorough explanation of the intelligence analyst's job as I am currently an applicant for an intelligence analyst position with a US Govt agency. This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth discussion of the methods used by analysts and discusses the logical interplay between analysts and information collectors, and analysts and policy-makers. The book is clearly organized and lucidly written. Almost every aspect of the analyst's job is discussed in sufficient detail that the reader should feel completely knowledgeable of how the analyst makes estimations and predictions, and the inherent difficulty in doing so. As a career design engineer I was surprised to realize how many engineering topics were discussed - (Kalman Filtering, feedback analysis, etc.). The author makes a liberal use of relevant examples to clarify his points. The sub-title of this book suggests that the central thesis is to present and propose a new method of analysis, but I think it would be more accurate to sub-title it (Intelligence Analysis: "The" Target-Centric Approach) as opposed to "A" Target-Centric Approach. The target-centric approach is an old idea used in many disciplines, and the book still serves to thoroughly discuss the analyst's job whether or not a target-centric approach is used. However, from other sources I have investigated, the intelligence community is embracing the Target-Centric approach already as indicated by the multi-agency Joint Terrorism Task Force recently created. Therefore I think this book really discusses the current state of analysis.
For anyone trying to decide on a career in intelligence analysis this is the first book you need.
The only topic that I feel Mr. Clark did not discuss is provided in another excellent book entitled "The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis" by Richard Huerer. The book is available for free online at the CIA's website. The book discusses, among other applicable things, the reasons for and the prevention of biases in making analyses. It should be the second book you read on the road to understanding how the analyst does his job.Intelligence Analysis: A Target-Centric Approach Overview

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