Open AccessCounterintelligence in Afghanistan: Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System
Author(s) -
J. C. G. Reis
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advances in military technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.137
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 2533-4123
pISSN - 1802-2308
DOI - 10.3849/aimt.01343
Subject(s) - afghan , counterintelligence , credibility , insider , safer , intervention (counseling) , computer security , political science , public relations , psychology , computer science , law , psychiatry
The present article explores one of the most relevant counterintelligence (CI) programs in Afghanistan. The preliminary credibility assessment screening system (PCASS) assisted to provide initial screening of suspects for further follow up of intelligence and security forces. Thus, the objective of this article is to explore the dynamics of employing this technology in fragile states in support of the intelligence activities. To that purpose, we have used an exploratory case study research, which included several sources of data collection. We found that PCASS is used to empower the Afghan police forces to identify and neutralize insider threats, but also to keep NATO-coalition forces safer. Further research should focus, for instance, on the impact of the Afghan culture on PCASS operations.