The World of Intelligence

James Rands, a Senior Balkans and military capabilities analyst at Janes, provides crucial insights into the High North and Arctic region. He discusses how climate change is opening new trade routes and raising territorial claims among nations. Rands highlights the military challenges posed by extreme conditions and the increasing militarization, especially by Western countries. He also emphasizes the importance of open-source intelligence in predicting geopolitical tensions and navigating the complexities of this evolving strategic landscape.

In this podcast Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are joined by analysts from Janes Country Intelligence team, James Trigg, Maria Lampoudi and Lewis Smart to understand if the conditions may be right for another Arab Spring similar to that experienced in 2010.The team explores how OSINT can provide valuable early warning signs of potential escalations in tensions, the lessons learned since the previous Arab Spring and why applying tradecraft is so important to its intelligence analysis.

Retired naval intelligence officer Phil Richardson, along with Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett, discuss the growing importance of intelligence sharing and the value of open source intelligence (OSINT) in enhancing timely information exchange. They highlight the challenges in sharing intelligence with diverse partners, the necessity of ongoing training, and the imperative of adapting intelligence operations to the modern digital landscape.

Ritu Gill, an Intelligence Analyst, explores OSINT's practical applications in law enforcement, including risk assessments and tools for analyzing open-source intelligence. The podcast delves into the evolution of OSINT in law enforcement, legal and ethical considerations for network analysis tools, challenges in utilizing OSINT in military and law enforcement, and the role of tradecraft in countering disinformation.

In this podcast Janes analysts discuss the Iranian attacks on Israel on the 14 April. They highlight the military systems used by Iran and the performance and impact of these on Israel. They also discuss the implications of this attack going forward, potential avenues of Israeli retaliation and considerations for further escalations in global tensions.

In this podcast Janes senior analyst James Trigg, joins Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett to discuss Libya. Historic civil and political unrest have made it a country of interest globally for decades. Whilst other conflicts and world events have forced countries to switch their focus, Libya remains a country which requires attention particularly for countries in Southern Europe and the Middle East.They discuss how open-source analysis can help plug the gap in understanding when attention is focused elsewhere and how using Janes tradecraft with a long-term view, provides a more balanced understanding of the stability, impact and influence Libya has in the region and beyond.  

Janes analyst F Xavier Casals discusses China Taiwan relations, exploring political dynamics, rising China's threat to the US, military indicators and political intent in defense intelligence, decoding China-Taiwan relations, and intelligence methodologies and information abundance.

Exploring AI applications in defense, Harry, Sean, and Dr Ingvild discuss how AI supplements motor and cognitive skills, enhances military targeting precision and reduces civilian harm. They tackle ethical dilemmas, emphasize human oversight in decision-making, and debate the balance between autonomy and human involvement in military AI applications.

Explore the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict using open source intelligence. Learn about tracking equipment, actors, and implications on neighboring countries. Decipher non-state armed groups' arsenal and Iran's support for Hamas. Understand the value of intelligence sharing and thematic analysis in global situations.

The situation in Yemen is particularly complex. Even before the start of the attacks on shipping in November 2023 by Ansar Allah (commonly known as the Houthis), the country has been of interest to many. A large-scale humanitarian crisis has emerged following a decade of conflict across the country drawing in the Yemeni government, Ansar Allah, southern Yemeni secessionists, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, and a minor Islamic State faction. In this podcast James Trigg, Senior Research Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa Country Intelligence team at Janes joins Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett to explore how open-source intelligence has allowed us to get a deeper understanding of the relatively closed environment of Yemen and the complex situation in the country.