Motives and Paths of International Intelligence Cooperation from an English School Perspective:US-India Intelligence Cooperation as an Example
[Research purpose]In recent years,the study of international intelligence cooperation has turned to expanding research meth-ods,using modern cases for experience summary or predictive analysis.With the theory of international relations,the analysis of US-India intelligence cooperation promotes the conclusion of the motives and paths of international intelligence cooperation,and provides thoughts on the prospect of US-India intelligence cooperation.[Research method]Based on the international community perspective of the Eng-lish school,this paper takes US-India intelligence cooperation as an example,comprehensively uses multiple methodologies such as her-meneutics and positivism,combined with comparative analysis and close reading.[Research conclusion]The English school theory is ap-plicable to the study of intelligence cooperation.The motivation of international intelligence cooperation includes common interest,threat and identity,and common identity ensures long-term cooperation.The paths of intelligence cooperation include great powers,balance of power,and international law.The path of international law to US-India intelligence cooperation could lead to a long-term but shaky intel-ligence relationship.
intelligence cooperationEnglish schoolUS-India intelligence cooperationmotives of international intelligence coopera-tionpaths of international intelligence cooperation