Editorial Welcome
research offers analysts significant analytical insight into widely available intelligence . In our second article , Ardavan Khoshnood takes a deeper look into the assassination of the Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh . His research compares past Revolutionary Guard Corps tactics and assassinations to Fakhrizadeh ’ s . His research outlines a detailed analysis pointing to severe counterintelligence failures from within the Revolutionary Guard . Both of these great discussions offer insights and practical applications into the vital use of open-sourced intelligence to inform security-based policy .
The COVID-19 pandemic became the center of not just everyday life in 2020 . It also became the catalyst behind numerous conspiracy theories , anti-science narratives , memetic warfare , politically motivated rhetoric , and sadly , poor academic practices . In an effort to help clarify many of the false narratives surrounding COVID-19 and the pandemic , Cameron Carlson offers a detailed insight into the science of epidemiology and virology surrounding the pandemic .
Rounding out our spring edition are two fantastic book reviews . We are honored to feature a book review of the Russian language title Ordo Pluriversalis : The End of Pax Americana and the Rise of Multipolarity by Eugene Vertlieb . Additionally , Donald Meyerhoff offers an extremely timely review of Weaponized Words : The Strategic Role of Persuasion in Violent Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization .
Global Security and Intelligence Studies strives to be the source for research on global security and intelligence matters . As the global threat-scape evolves over time , GSIS is evolving to keep pace . The Journal is enhancing its academic edge , impact , and reach . We are working to build stronger bridges between senior leaders , academics , and practitioners . In addition to new content that advances the global discussion of security and intelligence , readers can anticipate more special issues with a focus on current security concerns .
Melissa Layne , EdD Editor-in-Chief
Carter Matherly , PhD Associate Editor
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Bienvenidos al segundo número de nuestra quinta edición ! Los estudios de seguridad e inteligencia globales se encuentran en la encrucijada entre la academia y los profesionales . Servimos a una audiencia diversa que va
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