Grey Dynamics

Keven Hendricks, a Crypto and Dark Web investigations expert, discusses adapting to the changing crypto landscape, taking down criminals on the dark web, privacy in crypto, tools for security, tracing crypto transactions, Monero, Tor, privacy tokens, secure messaging apps, comparison of Android and iOS security, Tor and Tails for privacy, and the evolution of intelligence techniques in the digital era.

Dr. Andreas Krieg, Director of MENA Analytica and associate professor, discusses spotting opportunities, exposure outside academia, situation in Gaza, Israel's use of subversion, and career advice. Emphasizes academic engagement with the public, complexities of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Russia's narrative tactics in the Sahel region. Stresses entrepreneurial skills in humanities and impact of networks on historical events.

Sibylline's head of global intelligence Gareth Westwood talks about demystifying the private sector, implementing AI in intelligence, qualities of great leaders, and the importance of one-to-one meetings. He shares strategies for understanding stakeholder needs, advice for managers, and the impact of visible analytics on workplace culture.

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week we are doing another editor's note. I discussed some updates concerning the course, the new website, upcoming espionage week as well as some reflections on my time in Somalia and journey with Grey Dynamics. Enjoy!Contents:1:07 - Grey Dynamics Intelligence School 5:01 - Website changes 6:57 - Forthcoming intelligence guides 8:53 - Phase two of the course 10:16 - Espionage Week 11:22 - Ahmed on Somalia and its future 19:31 - Reflections on experinces, work ethic and more 28:33 - Cultural RecommendationsRelated Links:ahmed@greydynamics.com IncogniAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsWith security clearance, you can take a crucial role in our intelligence community. As a cleared member, you get access to secret & top secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Grey Dynamics YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former German Bundeswehr Officer Ole Donner discusses intelligence education, career pathways in Germany, the role of culture in intelligence perception, upcoming courses on intelligence analysis techniques, adapting education to modern attention spans, engaging media and content strategies, and the importance of effective intelligence writing.

Former CIA ops officer John Atwell discusses post-9/11 culture shift, admiration for international intelligence agencies, rise of non-state actors in intelligence, and advice for aspiring intelligence professionals. Reveals insights on working with spouse at CIA, opting out of private sector, and the importance of diverse experiences in intelligence roles.

Retired DIA officer and scholar Kevin Riehle dives into the history and functions of the Russian FSB, discussing its evolution under Putin. The podcast also covers topics like Ukrainian Orthodox Church independence, counterintelligence, effective communication skills in intelligence analysis, and personal anecdotes of a KGB-CIA trained officer.

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. Today, we are trying something new! This is the first episode of Editor's Notes, where we keep you updated on what we're up to. We'll be discussing the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School, future podcast guests, our new website and what I'm reading. Enjoy!Related Links:Grey Dynamics Intelligence School University of Salford QUALITY CPD (QCPD) Accreditation Kevin Riehle - The Russian FSBAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsWith security clearance, you can take a crucial role in our intelligence community. As a cleared member, you get access to secret & top secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Grey Dynamics YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Biemer, a strategic management and communications professional, discusses dark money in US politics, interference in other countries' elections, psychological micro-targeting using social media, and the potential impact of TikTok on elections. They also share cultural recommendations and discuss their current reading habits.

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to Curtis Fox, former Green Beret, author, graduate of Georgetown University and currently a program manager. His book 'Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach To Strategic Competition & Conventional Military Conflict' is out now. We discussed some of the fascinating topics covered in it. Including how Russia has applied hybrid warfare in Ukraine since 2014, the collapse of effective cooperation between the FSB and GRU, as well as the destruction of Russia's special forces capability.Disclaimer: All of Curtis Fox's opinions are his own and do not reflect the policy of the US Department of Defense or the US Government.Find Curtis:LinkedInHybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach To Strategic Competition & Conventional Military ConflictWe spoke about:0:55 - Why Curtis chose to join the Green Berets4:26 - Deployments during the war on terror as part of 10th Special Forces Group5:15 - Experiencing other cultures6:23 - Observations on Somalia13:01 - The legacy of French colonialism and Wagner’s activities in the Sahel22:00 - Historical Russian strategy and hybrid warfare32:38 - Did Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy work in Ukraine from 2014?41:31 - The GRU, Salisbury and being cut out of planning for the 2022 invasion48:09 - The FSB’s botched invasion plan and feeding the Kremlin bad intelligence56:29 - The future of Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy and destruction of their special forces capability1:00:27 - Could Serbia use Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy themselves?1:04:26 - Does the West underestimate the Iranians?1:10:00 - Career advice for young people, including those looking to join special forces1:13:58 - Advice to those looking to write a book1:15:57 - How Grey Dynamics decides what topics to cover1:21:24 - Cultural recommendationsAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsWith security clearance, you can take a crucial role in our intelligence community. As a cleared member, you get access to secret & top secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.