application of intelligence studies in Futures Studies in order to attain the Intelligence Based Strategic Watching processes

Recent findings indicate the incremental application of science of intelligence in the Futures Studies. Most of intelligence practice in the framework of Strategic Intelligence, Competetive Intelligence and other related concepts, is Watching method in the realm of Futures Studies. The present research is about to answer this question that how we could increase the current capabilities of Watching by applying the science of intelligence. In order to highlight the Watching method, we first studied the method and the obstacles ahead of it, then, we surveyed intelligence applications in the Futures Studies. Type of research is applied research, strategy of research is sequential-exploratory method. The obtained data, is analysed using questionnaire method and surveying data from experts in the strategic research centers. Finally, based on the professions of science of intelligence, we present the processes of Intelligence based Strategic Watching in which using reiterative steps, maximum intelligence from organization’s environment is obtained which it could lead to the understanding of weak signals, strategic intentions of adversaries in order to present strategic early warning with more certainty. Due to the lack of knowledge in the realm of Watchnig method in Iran, application of these processes would be useful to increase the efficiency of activities of Futures Studies.