Unlock the complexities of the Intelligence Cycle with this essential read for Intelligence Studies enthusiasts. This critical analysis delves into the established model, revealing its limitations and exploring how it fails to encompass covert action, counter-intelligence, and oversight. Discover alternative conceptualisations of the intelligence process and gain insights into military, corporate, and policing intelligence contexts. Crucial for students of Security Studies, Policing, criminology, and IR, this book offers a vital perspective for practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of intelligence operations.