The authors argue that instead of commercial satellite imagery being used to promote transparency and cooperative security, "a Darwinian imperative will lead to more effective use of this new tool by relatively agile terrorist organizations, guerrilla groups, and other such combatants seeking to engage in asymmetrical warfare against larger, better equipped opponents. Conversely, effective use of this new capability by would-be benefactors such as the United Nations would require them to change standard operating procedures and rethink the problematic role of intelligence in their operations."