Maurice Botbol was among the first professional observers to notice the conflict between the secret intelligence world's view of open sources as “Open Sores,” and the competing view of open sources as both complementary and often sufficient. Below is his presentation to OSS '97. His most trenchant observations are regretably not included in the document. Click on his photo to reach his publishing company.
1997 Herman (UK) Has the (Secret) Community a Future?
Academia, Government, Historic ContributionsTemporarily two documents, move past Dick Kerr who has his own page, this document is being split up and will be properly mounted in the very near future.
1997 Kerr (US) The Intelligence Community Today and Tomorrow
Government, Historic ContributionsDick Kerr, former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Intelligence (DDI), was among hte most personable and approachable intelligence leaders in retirement. Like Jim Schlesinger, who nailed it in the 1970's, he understood the problems, but “The Borg” has a life of its own absent a forced paradigm shift.
1997 Mayer-Kress (GE) The World Brain
Collective Intelligence, Earth Intelligence, Historic Contributions1997 Pinchot (US) Beyond Bureaucracy: The Rise of the Intelligence Organization
Communities of Practice, Historic ContributionsGifford Pinchot captivated several hundred mid-career profressionals from around the world at OSS '97. He was so compelling that the long break was cancelled to give him overtime. Below is a copy of his presentation. See also the review of the book, The End of Bureaucracy, a copy of which was provided to each participant.
1997 Steele (US) Intelligence in the Balance: The Strategic View
Briefings & Lectures, Communities of Practice1997 Tyrrell (UK) Proposals for the Development of an Open Source Programme to Support NATO and PfP Activities
Historic Contributions, Military, Non-Governmental, Peace IntelligenceWithout the leadership of then Capt Patrick Tyrrell, RN OBE, these handbooks would not exist today. He started the ball rolling, BGen Jim Cox, CA, then NATO and SHAPE Deputy J-2 organized a lecture to all the flag officers in charge of military intelligence, and finally directed SACLANT, then led by General William Kernan, USA, to create these first multinational doctrinal guides. Under the direct supervision of Admiral Sir William Pewone, RN, this was done over the course of two years. Below is the white paper and lecture that started it all.