call13aThe topic of the next issue (December 2017) of the Journal of Mediterranean and Balkan Intelligence (JMBI) is “Cross-domain approaches to intelligence analysis.” This issue will address new insights on intelligence analysis by bringing together multi-sector practitioners. This special issue aims to publish empirical and review/synthesis papers in relation to intelligence analyses’ new challenges, needs and tools. Perspectives from the academic, government and private sectors that address practical and theoretical issues regarding the analytical process are expected to provide a collective volume aimed at identifying common grounds for a cross-domain collaborative debate. Read more

immigration10Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos

Greeks’ views towards immigrants remain negative
According to an opinion poll conducted for think-tank “Dianeosis”, 49% of Greeks view immi-grants negatively, 88.3% of Greeks consider that there are “too many” immigrants in the country, 64.4% think that immigrants contribute to increased criminality and 58% that they increase unemployment.

The relevant article (Kathimerini, 5/3/2017) can be read in full here (in Greek only)

Greek population shrunk
Low birth-rate and outward migration due to the economic crisis have resulted in the shrinking of the population of Greeks by almost 200,000 since 2011.

The relevant analysis (Efimerida ton Syntakton, 8/3/2017) can be read in full here (in Greek only)

intelcover17The CHANTICLEER INTELLIGENCE BRIEF (CIB) at Coastal Carolina University (USA) is pleased to announce the publication of the second issue of The Intelligence Review, a compendium of useful analytical forecasts by CIB analysts, which relate to some of the most pressing questions in global security today. The volume is the product of a year-long collaboration between the CIB and the European Intelligence Academy (EIA), a network of intelligence studies scholars, specialists and students, who are dedicated to promoting international collaboration in intelligence scholarship and research.

In this volume, eleven CIB analysts tackle some of the most pressing and timely questions confronting intelligence observers today. Topics range from the price of oil to political stability in Venezuela, from the territorial cohesion of Iraq to the future of the Islamic State, and many other pressing subjects that feature daily in news headlines. CIB analysts propose carefully crafted and informed forecasts that outline future developments in some of the world’s most unpredictable hot spots.

The second issue is edited by CIB Faculty Mentor Dr Joseph Fitsanakis and includes a foreword by EIA Director Dr John Nomikos. Read more

iafielogoIAFIE’s European Chapter now has its own newsletter. Besides our conferences this is our main channel of communication. How well it works will depend on the members, who can use this platform to exchange ideas, elaborate on courses they have given, review books that are relevant to our field of study and announce conferences, workshops and other meetings that are worth attending. Read more

immigrants26Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos

Refugee status was granted only to 2,986 cases in 2016
According to Asylum Service data refugee status was granted to 2,711 cases in the first degree and to 275 cases in the second degree during 2016 (compared to 4,469 in total in 2015).

The relevant article (Kathimerini, 1/2/2017) can be read here (in Greek only)

Majority of Greeks want to stop immigration from Muslim-majority countries
According to a Chatham House study 58% of Greeks want to stop immigration from Muslim-majority countries.

The relevant article (eKathimerini, 8/2/2017) can be read here (in English)

bob17Prof. Bob de Graaff

(Professor for Intelligence and Security Studies at the University of Utrecht; Chairman of the European Chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE); and co-editor of the Handbook of European Intelligence Cultures)

Copyright: https://www.uu.nl/nieuws/tedtalk-van-bob-de-graaff-over-inlichtingendiensten-en-de-macht-van-het-individu

Prof. Bob de Graaff provides a TED Talk that intelligence agencies are not infallible as we often think. Citizens have a lot of knowledge and resources at its disposal to obtain information and exchange. Read more

intelstudiesOn 22-24 June 2017, The European Chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE-Europe) will organize its 2nd annual conference, which will gather its membership for a conference for the first time in the Mediterranean and Balkan region.

Two-day conference with 3 key-note speakers and no less than 10 panels, where presentations will be given on both new developments in intelligence and (new) ways of teaching intelligence. Further information about details of the program as well as location of the conference place can be expected in the coming weeks.

As this will be IAFIE’s EUROPE second annual conference outside the Western Hemisphere, the international turn out, not only from Europe, but also from Africa, Middle East, USA, Canada, Russia, Asia and Oceania, is expected to be great. It is therefore recommended to register at the earliest opportunity. For the moment save the date in our agendas and take notice that there will also be an interesting partner program during the two days of the conference... Read more

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