International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence serves as a medium for professionals and scholars to exchange opinions on issues and challenges encountered by both government and business institutions in making contemporary intelligence-related decisions and policy.

At the same time, this quarterly serves as an invaluable resource for researchers looking to assess previous developments and events in the field of national security.

Dedicated to the advancement of the academic discipline of intelligence studies, the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence publishes articles and book reviews focusing on a broad range of national security matters.

As an independent, non-partisan forum, the journal presents the informed and diverse findings of its contributing authors, and does not advocate positions of its own.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.238

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Difficulties and Dilemmas of International Intelligence Cooperation

  Citation: 70

  Authors: STÉPHANE

• Cyber-Threats to Critical National Infrastructure: An Intelligence Challenge

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Martin

• Cyber Threat Intelligence: A Product Without a Process?

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Kris, Christian

• Foreign Intelligence Liaison: Devils, Deals, and Details

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Jennifer E.

• OSINT: A “Grey Zone”?

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Gašper, Iztok, Teodora

• U.S. Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Frameworks

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Scott E.

• Training and Educating U.S. Intelligence Analysts

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Stephen

• <i>Quid Pro Quo</i>: The Challenges of International Strategic Intelligence Cooperation

  Citation: 28

  Authors: CHRIS

• Ethics and Intelligence: A Debate

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Sir David, Mark

• Improving Intelligence Analysis by Looking to the Medical Profession

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Stephen, Jonathan D.

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