2024 - Intelligence Info

Revista Intelligence Info, Volumul 4, Numărul 1, Martie 2025

24 Nov 2024

Russia’s Vision of the European Green Pact. A perfidious protectionism or opportunities for collaboration?

by Ioana Mădălina Miron | posted in: Archive, Geopolitics, Number 1, Volume 4 | 0

The current paper provides an analysis of the European Green Deal on the territory of the Russian Federation. The development of relations between the European Union and Russia throughout the green transition has a significant impact on global prospects for deep decarbonization. Russia is the world’s leading exporter of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), as well as a major supplier of hydrocarbons and carbon-intensive goods to the European Union. This paper will demonstrate that the European Union cannot simply replace these imports with primary goods from other countries, and that Russia is not motivated to cut GHG emissions unless the European Union provides extra incentives.

17 Nov 2024

The Threat of Algorithmic Populism: Intelligence Strategies for Safeguarding Democracy

by Bogdan-George Rădulescu | posted in: Archive, Intelligence, Number 1, Volume 4 | 0

The digital age has facilitated unprecedented transformations in communication, reshaping the way political discourse and influence manifest in democratic societies. Among these transformations, algorithmic populism emerges as a significant phenomenon. This concept, defined by the interaction between political actors, online activism, and algorithm-driven amplification, highlights how extremist or populist political messages gain traction in the digital ecosystem. By analysing this dynamic through the lens of intelligence studies, we have tried to identify the risks posed by algorithmic populism to democratic systems and propose strategies to mitigate its impact. The need for intelligence agencies to address these risks is clear, as they represent not only political but also existential threats to the democratic order.

16 Nov 2024

Cognitive Hegemony: The True Objective of Russia’s New Active Measures

by Bogdan-George Rădulescu | posted in: Archive, Geopolitics, Number 1, Volume 4 | 0

The array of traditional Soviet destabilization tactics has taken on new forms under Putin’s leadership. Russia’s current commitment to continuing the Soviet-era strategy of ”active measures” in more subtle and insidious ways remains crucial to its foreign policy. A destabilized West is less likely to focus on Moscow’s political and geopolitical transgressions or its military adventurism, which openly defies the liberal international order. This article will analyse the covert aspects of Russia’s political warfare aimed at undermining Western stability.

Revista Intelligence Info, Volumul 3, Numărul 4, Decembrie 2024

17 Sep 2024

Ethics and Intelligence

by Narcis Zărnescu | posted in: Archive, Intelligence, Number 4, Volume 3 | 0

Is there a Science of Intelligence? The answer is affirmative, as evidenced by the numerous academic projects launched by universities worldwide, including those in Europe, the United States, Japan, and China. In an era of globalized strategic intelligence and expanding secret services, fueled by the digital and AI revolutions, this paper seeks to define the role of moral values.

Revista Intelligence Info, Volumul 3, Numărul 3, Septembrie 2024

29 Jul 2024

Rare Earths in Other Countries Except China

by Emilian M. Dobrescu | posted in: Geopolitics, Number 3, Volume 3 | 0

Bolivia has large deposits of Rare Earth Elements (REE), Canadians already explore in the south of the country in search of REE. Australia and Brazil have recently identified such deposits; but no new mining operation started sooner than 2014. Issues are not given by the rarity of REE, but by the difficulty of their extraction.

18 Jul 2024

The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Human Activity and Human Intelligence

by Nicolae Sfetcu | posted in: Archive, Information science, Number 3, Volume 3 | 0

The influence of the evolution of artificial intelligence on human activity and human intelligence is a multifaceted topic that encompasses various dimensions such as societal implications, cognitive enhancement, educational methods, and decision-making processes. The impact of AI on society also raises important social and ethical questions. How societies adapt and integrate AI technologies will also play a significant role. If societies prioritize education systems that encourage critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and emotional intelligence alongside the use of AI, the overall level of human intelligence could increase. Conversely, if AI leads to a devaluation of these skills in favor of purely technical skills, it could have a negative impact on the development of complete intelligence.

Revista Intelligence Info, Volumul 3, Numărul 1, Martie 2024

2 Feb 2024

Rare Earth Elements in China

by Emilian M. Dobrescu | posted in: Archive, Geopolitics, Number 1, Volume 3 | 0

After the volume of deposits, the main concentrates of minerals containing rare earth elements are found in China. Rare earth elements industry began to be developed in China in 1950. The Chinese production gradually started in 1985. Exporting at very low prices, the Chinese eliminate any Western competition: their monopoly installed bit by bit. China is in the middle of a delicate transition, with a new generation of leaders, approaching to power, something that happens only once at 10 years.

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