International Journal of Management

International competitive intelligence (ICI) enables firms to collect, process, and analyze cross-border information on competitors, regulatory environments, cultural shifts, and geopolitical risks. As industries globalize, competition increasingly extends beyond domestic markets, requiring intelligence systems capable of multi-regional data gathering, cultural contextualization, and predictive analytics. This paper examines international competitive intelligence through theoretical foundations from strategic management, information systems, and geopolitical risk theory. A new model, the Global Competitive Intelligence Framework (GCIF), is introduced to structure how firms scan, analyze, interpret, and operationalize intelligence across nations. Findings suggest that effective ICI requires integrated digital platforms, local cultural interpretation, responsible data governance, and dynamic adaptation to geopolitical unpredictability.