Methods of Implementing Covert Actions in Six Strategies and Its Modern Implications
[Research purpose]As a comprehensive military code,Six Strategies contains a wealth of strategic ideas.The systematization of its covert action strategies is conducive to clarifying the development of national security thought in the pre-Qin period,and is of great value to the study of Chinese canonical intelligence thought as well as the promotion of the development and innovation of modern intelli-gence theory.[Research method]Using literature analysis and contrast analysis,combing through the relevant discourses of Six Strate-gies,meticulously sorting out and researching the discourses on covert actions,especially the understanding of essential attributes and utili-ty,the types of covert actions as well as the strategies of implementation methods,and attempting to reveal its enlightenment at modern times.[Research conclusion]The covert actions compiled in Six Strategies not only inherited but also advanced the intelligence thoughts of ancient Chinese strategists,completing a preliminary exploration of ancient Chinese covert action tactics,which is still relevant to the conduct of today's intelligence work.Nevertheless,it also suffers from a lack of awareness of possible difficulties and potential risks.
Six Strategiescovert actionintelligence thoughtintelligence workintelligence historynational security
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