The World of Intelligence

Amil Khan, founder and CEO of Valent Projects, joins hosts to explore the implications of misinformation and disinformation for open-source intelligence. They discuss the differences between the two, the role of marketing algorithms, the importance of reliable data in OSINT, the state's control over information, and the individual's responsibility in verifying information.

Over the course of 2023 Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett hosted more than 20 podcasts exploring topics such as the implications of AI for OSINT, the need for empathy indecision making, and tradecraft in open-source intelligence. Janes analysts also discussed how OSINT has supported Janes analysis of new and emerging situations such as that in Sudan, Haiti, and Israel. In this episode Harry and Sean look back on the key themes and what they learnt from the discussions with their guests in 2023.

Claire Chu, an expert on China's economic activity, and Janes senior China analyst join the hosts to discuss China's global economic influence, including topics like the recent US Congressional staff delegation to China, China's Belt and Road Forum, challenges of obtaining ground truth in open-source intelligence, China's geoeconomic influence, and the importance of economic statecraft and open-source intelligence.

The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, highlighting the use of OSINT for analyzing events. They explore the hospital attack in Gaza, Hezbollah's motivations, analyzing evidence from conflict zones, and the future plans for intelligence analysis in the region.

Listen as intelligence and defense analysts Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett discuss using open source intelligence to analyze the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. They emphasize the importance of accurate assessments, accessing foundational intelligence, analyzing Middle Eastern organizations, and the value of open source intelligence in holding the media accountable.

Robert Ashley Jr., former director of the DIA, discusses the challenges of using open-source intelligence in the defense intelligence enterprise. Topics include financial motivations, ethical constraints, leveraging data and algorithms, understanding information sources, expanding the focus of intelligence analysis, and building trust in the intelligence community.

Former director of the DIA, Robert Ashley Jr., joins hosts to discuss the use of open-source intelligence in defense intelligence. They explore the challenges and benefits of integrating OSINT, the importance of OSINT in the defense intelligence enterprise, and the difficulties of economically viable intelligence gathering and protecting personal information.

Dr Joana Cook and Dr Shiraz Maher discuss the role of OSINT in understanding VEOs, the complexities of Islamist governance, challenges of analyzing propaganda, the importance of open source intelligence, and the use of technology by adversarial groups.

Analysts discuss how open source intelligence can provide indicators and warnings for predictive intelligence. They analyze the deteriorating security situation in Haiti following the assassination of the former president. The importance of methodology and understanding data in intelligence analysis is emphasized. They explore the commercial sector's role in analyzing indicators and warnings and discuss the importance of audible and explainable indicators. The importance of foundational understanding and early intervention in Haiti is emphasized.

The podcast discusses the importance of reliable information in support of OSINT, the role of imagery in the geospatial field, the challenges of intelligence analysis, the limitations of the US acquisition process, and the positive impact of open source intelligence.