Analyst Talk - Phil Powell - The Fundamentals Analyst

Episode: 00294 Released on November 24, 2025 Description: In this episode, Jason Elder sits down with Phil Powell, Vice President of IALEIA, longtime FIAT instructor, international advisor, and one of the most globally experienced intelligence professionals in the field. With more than forty years of service across the United Kingdom, the Balkans, Jamaica, and the United Nations, Phil shares rare insights into building intelligence units from the ground up, applying analytical fundamentals under extreme conditions, and navigating the evolving relationship between technology, artificial intelligence, and human judgment.

Phil reflects on the post conflict environment in Kosovo, the early development of intelligence led policing in the United Kingdom, the rapid rise of analyst capacity in Jamaica, and what it truly takes to create an environment where analysts can succeed. He explains the core traits that endure in the profession, including adaptability, critical thinking, discipline, and clear communication. He emphasizes that even in a world filled with automation, the human analyst remains essential.

Phil also offers practical guidance to new analysts and experienced practitioners, discusses the future direction of IALEIA, and closes with an encouraging message for anyone committed to the growth of the profession. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.]

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Related Links:
https://www.ialeia.org/
https://fiattraining.org/default.aspx?MenuItemID=448&MenuGroup=FIAT+Training
https://leiu.org/
https://unmik.unmissions.org/
https://www.moca.gov.jm/
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Contact:  charlespowell@flhsmv.gov; VicePresident@ialeia.org 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/htnn3ju3ypujw8fu/PhilPowell_transcript.pdf 
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