TY - JOUR
T1 - Intelligence by consent
T2 - on the inadequacy of Just War Theory as a framework for intelligence ethics
AU - Diderichsen, Adam
AU - Rønn, Kira Vrist
PY - 2017/6/7
Y1 - 2017/6/7
N2 - This article contributes to the current discussions concerning an adequate framework for intelligence ethics. The first part critically scrutinises the use of Just War Theory in intelligence ethics with specific focus on the just cause criterion. We argue that using self-defence as justifying cause for all intelligence activities is inadequate, in particular in relation to the collection and use of intelligence for preventive purposes. In the second part of the paper, we tentatively suggest an alternative moral framework for preventive intelligence, understood as intelligence activities with no specific suspicion or aggressor. We suggest that the moral permissibility of such activities requires a civilised moral framework, in which openness, transparency and informed consent constitute crucial elements.
AB - This article contributes to the current discussions concerning an adequate framework for intelligence ethics. The first part critically scrutinises the use of Just War Theory in intelligence ethics with specific focus on the just cause criterion. We argue that using self-defence as justifying cause for all intelligence activities is inadequate, in particular in relation to the collection and use of intelligence for preventive purposes. In the second part of the paper, we tentatively suggest an alternative moral framework for preventive intelligence, understood as intelligence activities with no specific suspicion or aggressor. We suggest that the moral permissibility of such activities requires a civilised moral framework, in which openness, transparency and informed consent constitute crucial elements.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85007505726&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/02684527.2016.1270622
DO - 10.1080/02684527.2016.1270622
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85007505726
SN - 0268-4527
VL - 32
SP - 479
EP - 493
JO - Intelligence and National Security
JF - Intelligence and National Security
IS - 4
ER -