Role of Strategic Obfuscation in the Management of Security Institutions to Reduce Organized Crime

Ahmed Mohammad Jawad Aldekhile () and Fadel Radhi Ghabas
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Ahmed Mohammad Jawad Aldekhile: University of Kufa, Faculty of Administration and Economics
Fadel Radhi Ghabas: University of Kufa, Faculty of Administration and Economics

A chapter in Entrepreneurship and Human-Centric Business Strategies for Social and Economic Resilience, 2026, pp 1741-1758 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper aims to explore the role of strategic obfuscation practices in the management of security institutions in reducing organized crime rates. The research employs a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary tool to measure the application of research variables. The study was conducted within the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency, and the research sample included 300 managers. The results demonstrate an impact of strategic obfuscation practices in the management of security institutions on the spread of organized crime practices in Iraq. This suggests that the more effective the use of deliberate obfuscation, misinformation, intelligence fragmentation, and covert methods, the greater the likelihood of combating organized crime and degrading the capabilities of criminal groups. Therefore, law enforcement agencies should invest in advanced intelligence gathering techniques. This includes the use of technology and data analytics to monitor organized crime activities and identify patterns that may contribute to obfuscation strategies. The study contributes to the literature on security institution management strategies by offering practical insights for improving strategic planning mechanisms, with a focus on integrating strategic obfuscation techniques into the security institution management framework as a powerful mechanism for protecting against the spread of organized crime. Strategic obfuscation is a valuable tool in security institution management to combat organized crime. By using obfuscation and deception techniques, security institutions can create an environment of uncertainty that hinders the operations of criminal organizations within a country.

Keywords: Strategic obfuscation; Organized crime; Leadership; Security management; Security institutions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-6415-6_108

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