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Analysis under pressure: An interview with David Jimenez

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The Collators
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Apr 9, 2026
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Summary

In this episode of The Collators , Howard and Mark are joined by veteran intelligence professional David Jimenez , whose career spans military intelligence, federal law enforcement, counter-drug analysis, and higher education. The conversation explores what really transfers across intelligence, law enforcement, and the private sector; the pressures analysts face when decision-makers want certainty without enough data; the role of ethics and professional standards in analysis; and whether the profession is keeping pace with modern demands.