Carles Ortolà Boscà
I work on the scientific analysis of the concept of strategy, and on strategic and decision theory applied to threat assessment.
Head of Foresight and Trend Analysis — Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia
Associate Professor of Intelligence and Strategic Action — University of Barcelona
Strategic Thinking Trainer — Institute for Public Security of Catalonia
Research
I am interested in the scientific analysis of the concept of strategy, Strategic Theory and Decision Theory to assess threats and design strategies that mitigate them.
Strategy Theory
Research on the concept of strategy and development of theoretical frameworks to understand what it is, how it works and its fundamental parts.
Threat Analysis and Assessment
Research on the concept of threat and its constituent entities, development of theoretical frameworks and methodologies to analyze public security phenomena.
Strategic Thinking
Research on methodologies for strategic analysis of phenomena, definition of strategic environments and design of strategic actions.
Publications
2024
Ortolà Boscà, C. A unified theory for intelligence analysis. Intelligence and National Security. doi:10.1080/02684527.2023.2272349
2024
Ortolà Boscà, C. De aprendices a epistemólogos: la turbulenta evolución de la metodología en la inteligencia. In Teoría de la Inteligencia en Sistemas Políticos Democráticos. isbn 978-84-1169-879-5
2022
Ortolà Boscà, C. El manifiesto terrorista como instrumento de análisis del proceso de radicalización. Revista de Estudios en Seguridad Internacional.
2020
Ortolà Boscà, C. How efficient terrorist networks look like according to Mathematics. Global Strategy.
2016
Ortolà Boscà, C. Difusión. In Conceptos fundamentales de inteligencia. isbn 978-84-9119-314-2
Curriculum Vitae
Experience
2025 - Present
Head of Foresight and Trend Analysis
Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia
Head of the analytical and foresight production team at the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia.
2022 - Present
Strategic Thinking Trainer
Institute for Public Security of Catalonia
Training in strategic thinking methodologies for Catalan public security commanders.
2014 - Present
Associate Professor
University of Barcelona
Teaching Intelligence and Strategic Action.
Education
2012 - 2013
M.Sc. in Intelligence Analysis and Security Studies
Brunel University, London
Graduated with merit distinction. Focus on analytical methodology and threat assessment
2006 - 2011
Aeronautical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Valencia
Specialization in Aircraft and Spacecraft