
IRENA CHIRU
DIRECTOR OF THE HIGHER COUNCIL FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES @
“MIHAI VITEAZUL” NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ACADEMY
About me ...
Irena Chiru is a professor of intelligence studies and the director of the Higher Council for Doctoral Studies within “Mihai Viteazul” National Intelligence Academy, Romania. In the recent years, her main research interests have been focusing on bridging the theory and practice of intelligence by developing multiple joint research projects on ardent security topics, including the social triggers and effects of disinformation and misinformation. She is also the chair of the International Association for Intelligence Education – European Chapter. From this position, she acts as a strong advocate of building the intelligence profession by sharing knowledge, enabling and encouraging networking and dialogue, and building partnerships around the world.
Courses
Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Analysis
This course enhances skills in competitive intelligence, focusing on market analysis, competitor monitoring, impact evaluation, and applying structured analytic techniques.
Data Collection in Competitive Intelligence
This course enhances skills in competitive intelligence, focusing on data collection, source evaluation, and developing integrated systems for effective reporting.
Competitive and Strategic Intelligence
This course highlights competitive intelligence for enterprise professionals, covering economic warfare, strategic analysis, conflict policies, and risk management skills.