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5 Underlying Themes
Pages 29-30

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... The lack of a common definition across the community of S&TI providers and users showed the DIA/DWO that neither providers nor users are adequately informed about what to look for or the risks inherent in not preparing for such surprise. Though it is not possible to anticipate all potential surprises, efforts to stay as prepared as possible are imperative.
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... Whether a threat is possible is a consideration separate from whether or not an adversary has the motivation and intent to carry out the anticipated threat. For users of S&TI to adequately prioritize potential mid- to long-term threats, the context-specific relevance of threat must be clearly communicated.
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