KEEPING IDEOLOGY OUT OF INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS

Abstract

On November 20, 2025, Dr. Charles Russo presented Keeping Ideology Out of Intelligence Analysis at CASIS Vancouver’s 2025 West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with audience members and CASIS Vancouver executives. The session emphasised the risks posed by political ideology and cognitive bias to analytic judgment and research outcomes, highlighting the use of practical tools and safeguards to preserve analytical integrity for analysts and stakeholders.