

The World of Intelligence
Janes
Janes delivers validated open-source defence intelligence across four core capability areas threat, equipment, defence industry and country that are aligned with workflows across the defence industry, national security and government.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 36min
Understanding China’s Geoeconomic Influence
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.

Oct 20, 2023 • 50min
Using OSINT to provide intelligence on conflict zones in Israel and Gaza
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.

Oct 12, 2023 • 38min
Providing OSINT analysis on the evolving conflict in Israel and Gaza
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.

Oct 10, 2023 • 24min
OSINT in support of the Defence Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) - part two
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.

Oct 3, 2023 • 35min
OSINT in support of the Defence Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) - part one
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.

Sep 19, 2023 • 46min
The role of OSINT in understanding VEOs
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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 41min
Using OSINT to understand an emerging situation in Haiti
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.

Sep 7, 2023 • 28min
Role of imagery in support of OSINT - Part two
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.

Sep 5, 2023 • 34min
Role of imagery in support of OSINT - Part one
Robert Cardillo, former Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, discusses the importance of geospatial intelligence and the evolution of imagery analysis. The podcast also covers the role of open source intelligence and the concerns of using commercial companies for the mission.

Aug 22, 2023 • 35min
Using OSINT to understand the closed environment of North Korea
Exploring the challenges and dynamics of North Korea's closed environment, including the impact of border closures due to COVID-19, the lack of accurate insights into the country's situation, and the importance of understanding North Korea's activities. It also discusses the necessity of North Korea's actions, the role of open source intelligence, and how it complements classified information.