Podcasts about Intelligence analysis

In this episode, Tudor welcome Rebekah Koffler, a Russian-born strategic military and intelligence analyst, to discuss the complexities of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Koffler shares insights on negotiating with Putin and Zelensky, the strategic goals of Russia, the role of NATO, and the implications of U.S. involvement. The conversation also delves into Zelensky's leadership, the media's portrayal of the conflict, cultural misunderstandings, and the future of U.S.-Russia relations under Trump's potential leadership. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Check out Rebekah's Podcast HERE #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Zelensky #NATO #Trump #foreignpolicy #militarystrategy #intelligence #analysis #geopolitical #conflictSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 00258 Released on March 17, 2025 Description: In this seventh installment of the Before You Leap series on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason and intelligence analyst Randy Stickley explore the crucial role of critical thinking, humility, and open-mindedness in law enforcement analysis. They discuss the complexities of multi-agency collaboration, including overcoming friction, understanding agency norms, and navigating MOUs that dictate data sharing. Randy shares practical strategies for analysts—both new and experienced—on building professional rapport, identifying gaps in intelligence workflows, and fostering innovation within established teams. Whether you're stepping into a new task force or looking to refine your analytical approach, this episode offers actionable insights to help you think critically and work more effectively with others. Plus, Randy introduces his book, Rethinking Thought: A Practitioner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Intelligence Analysis, for those looking to deepen their understanding of the topic. Listen now to learn how thinking together leads to better analysis and stronger collaborations! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Get to know more about Randy by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/ CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $75 gift card from us. Happy hunting! *** Episode 7 Analysis - IACA Conference Preview - Rethinking Thought https://youtu.be/YC_b8GWofDk  *** Name Drops: Related Links:  Rethinking Thought https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ82G1PL/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Association(s) Mentioned:  Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: randall.c.stickleyii@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-stickley-36b0a5109/   Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ggyehvbfhin348zy/BYL07_transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer:  Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts

Former Senior DHS Intelligence Counsel Spencer Reynolds talks with host Jeff Stein about the troubled past and uncertain future of the agency's Intelligence & Analysis wing under President Trump.More from Spencer Reynoldshttps://www.brennancenter.org/experts/spencer-reynolds Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter:https://twitter.com/SpyTalkerFollow Michael Isikoff on Twitter:https://twitter.com/isikoff Follow SpyTalk on Twitter:https://twitter.com/talk_spySubscribe to SpyTalk on Substackhttps://www.spytalk.co/Take our listener survey where you can give us feedback.http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora and Seth “Creek” Creekmore explore a list of books that have had the biggest influence on Mario and the way he thinks about the Enneagram. Even though none of the books are about the Enneagram, they have influenced how Mario thinks about concepts, such as cognitive dissonance and social psychology.TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[02:04] Knowledge is power[07:09] Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)[11:34] The Demon-Haunted World[22:42] Philosophy and the Real World[25:58] The Selfish Gene[36:13] Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind[39:20] Sacred World[44:47] The Essential Drucker[56:44] Other book recommendations[59:29] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionBooks:Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot AronsonThe Demon-Haunted World by Carl SaganPhilosophy and the Real World: An Introduction to Karl Popper by Brian MageeThe Selfish Gene by Richard DawkinsZen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryū SuzukiSacred World: The Shambhala Way to Gentleness, Bravery, and Power by Jeremy and Karen HaywardThe Essential Drucker by Peter DruckerThe Wisest One in the Room: How You Can Benefit from Social Psychology's Most Powerful Insights by Thomas Gilovich and Lee RossHow We Know What Isn't So: The Fallibility of Human Reason in Everyday Life by Thomas GilovichPsychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards HeuerThe Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Mistral AI's bold move toward an IPO. The French AI startup, valued at $6 billion, announces plans to expand globally while maintaining its independence, marking a significant milestone for European tech innovation. CEO Arthur Mensch's announcement at Davos signals Europe's growing influence in the global AI landscape.We then delve into the CIA's revolutionary AI chatbot development, a sophisticated tool designed to simulate interactions with foreign leaders. This technological advancement, developed over two years under CIA Director William Burns' leadership, represents a significant shift in intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities, showcasing the intersection of AI and national security.The episode culminates with an in-depth look at the Stargate Initiative, a historic $500 billion collaboration between SoftBank, OpenAI, and other tech giants to build advanced AI infrastructure across the United States. This massive project, beginning with data centers in Texas, aims to secure American leadership in AI technology while creating over 100,000 jobs and fostering clean energy innovation. The initiative represents the largest AI infrastructure investment in history, with implications for healthcare, national security, and economic growth.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/mistral-plans-ipo-JBosZauQRsyD6bF73f2_Ughttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/cia-chatbot-emulates-world-lea-rsOQx8t_RJq26JoNglbk1ghttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/the-stargate-initiative-G64K6681S2Cn4F2Znod7IgPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

#036 — In this episode, I'm joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for success, advice for aspiring practitioners, and more.Amanda currently works at CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation, providing training and assistance to nearly two dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies. Previously, she served as the first crime analyst for the Matthews Police Department, implementing the Stratified Policing Model, and as a corporate intelligence specialist for Bank of America.A Michigan State University graduate with criminal justice and law enforcement intelligence degrees, Amanda has contributed to publications, conferences, and podcasts on automation, dashboards, and data analytics. She also leads professional organizations as President of the International Association of Crime Analysts and the Carolinas Crime Analysis Association. Recognized with industry awards, Amanda's impact on the field is significant, and it's an honor to speak with her.--Follow Amanda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabrunermsu/Carolinas Crime Analysis Association 2025 Annual Training Conference, March 25-28, 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina: https://www.carolinascrimeanalysis.org/page-18075-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Carmen Medina defies simple description. She spent more than 30 years at the CIA, rising to the leadership team of the Directorate of Intelligence, despite her iconoclasticism and vociferous evangelism of new technologies. Since retiring more than a decade ago, she has co-written a book about rebelling within bureaucracy--and advocated the exploration of precognition for intelligence purposes.She joined David Priess for a wide and deep conversation about her analytic and managerial career, the process and pitfalls of analytic coordination, cooperation between US and UK intelligence, the CIA's incorporation of publish-when-ready technology in the late 1990s, the downside of extensive editorial review of analytic products, the importance of including more intuition in intelligence analysis, why precognition should be taken seriously, and more.Works mentioned in this episode:The book Rebels At Work by Lois Kelly and Carmen MedinaThe book Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanThe article by Carmen Medina, "The Potential of Integrating Intelligence and Intuition," Cipher Brief, June 10, 2022.The book American Cosmic by D. W. PasulkaThe book Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzieThe book How To Be a Renaissance Woman by Jill BurkeThe book 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric ClineThe book The Infidel and the Professor by Dennis RasmussenThe book The Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyThe book The Chronoliths by Robert Charles WilsonChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmen Medina defies simple description. She spent more than 30 years at the CIA, rising to the leadership team of the Directorate of Intelligence, despite her iconoclasticism and vociferous evangelism of new technologies. Since retiring more than a decade ago, she has co-written a book about rebelling within bureaucracy--and advocated the exploration of precognition for intelligence purposes.She joined David Priess for a wide and deep conversation about her analytic and managerial career, the process and pitfalls of analytic coordination, cooperation between US and UK intelligence, the CIA's incorporation of publish-when-ready technology in the late 1990s, the downside of extensive editorial review of analytic products, the importance of including more intuition in intelligence analysis, why precognition should be taken seriously, and more.Works mentioned in this episode:The book Rebels At Work by Lois Kelly and Carmen MedinaThe book Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanThe article by Carmen Medina, "The Potential of Integrating Intelligence and Intuition," Cipher Brief, June 10, 2022.The book American Cosmic by D. W. PasulkaThe book Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzieThe book How To Be a Renaissance Woman by Jill BurkeThe book 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric ClineThe book The Infidel and the Professor by Dennis RasmussenThe book The Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyThe book The Chronoliths by Robert Charles WilsonChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I will examine what intelligence looks like from a professional perspective and why America and the West consistently engage in existential chaos avalanches that make the world a worse place. The bureaucratic impulse in the West has been a significant factor in making the intelligence community (IC), like the military community, a paper tiger that is a far greater danger to the inhabitants of the west than an ally. It's time to restructure and realign the IC if America is to succeed as a free and peaceful member of nations. It will consume roughly 100 billion a year to produce shoddy analysis, inform bad policy and a Keystone Kops foreign covert/clandestine operations history that is a national shame. Time to level the entire national IC in a controlled demolition and don't replace cancer if found, kill it. If you leveled the FBI, NSA and CIA tomorrow morning, made each of their budgets one dollar and fired all their employees, you would still be safe as a country. References: Randolph H. Pherson and Richards J. Heuer Jr Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis 3 Ed Richard J. Heuer Jr The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis David Talbot The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government Roger Z. George (Ed, et al) Analyzing Intelligence: National Security Practitioners' Perspectives Tim Weiner Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA John Prado The Ghosts of Langley: Into the CIA's Heart of Darkness John Prado Safe for Democracy: The Secret Wars of the CIA Mortimer Adler How to Read a Book My Substack. Contact me at cgpodcast@pm.me

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Melissa Graves, Frank Emerson, and Pat Hendrix discuss the history of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), how publicly available information (PAI) is being analyzed by students in the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel, and The Citadel's Open Source Intelligence Conference which will be held October 23-25, 2024. Recording Date: 26 Aug 2024 Research Questions: Where does academia fit within the OSINT landscape? What should students be allowed to collect? How can students be best kept safe during OSINT analysis? Resources: Citadel's Open Source Intelligence Conference October 23-25, 2024 Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #129 Eliot Jardines on Open Source Intelligence Melissa Graves bio Frank Emerson bio Pat Hendrix bio We Are Bellingcat: Global Crime, Online Sleuths, and the Bold Future of News by Eliot Higgins Alexei Navalny Russia Documentary (HBO) Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio:  Melissa Graves is an Associate Professor in the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel and currently serves as the head of the department. Her research areas include national security legal issues, the US presidency's relationship to the intelligence community, and intelligence analysis. She teaches a variety of courses on intelligence and legal issues. Her book, Nixon's FBI: Hoover, Watergate, and a Bureau in Crisis, evaluates the historically complex and oftentimes fraught relationships between the President, Attorney General, and FBI Director. Frank Emerson is a senior policy consultant and accomplished leader with almost three decades of experience in U.S. national security, intelligence, and foreign policy matters. He served overseas with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and Department of State, driving worldwide operations, conducting diplomacy, and building diverse multi-agency international programs. Dr. Michael Pat Hendrix is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Intelligence Analysis and Security Studies at The Citadel Military College. His research areas include intelligence analysis and communication and African national security issues. He teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses including analysis and research, open source intelligence, homeland security, and the department capstone. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Send us a Text Message.Prime Time Consulting is a smaller company working primarily in the Fort Meade, Maryland area and focused on intelligence analysis. Cynthia Liscoe, Chief Operations Officer, discusses upgrading CI Polys to Full Scopes, their big company knowledge with small company c-suite access, the Interview Ambassador Program, and more.“It's one of the best ways to get that Full Scope. There's only a handful of ways that you can do that. One is going directly to a government agency. Another one is going through a contractor like ours to get that Full Scope upgraded. And I always tell people this, once you have your Full Scope, hang on to it, because it is a pain to try to get that reinstated. So once you get it, just hold on to it.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/prime-time-consulting-intelligence-analysis-podcast/

Summary Michael Collins joins Andrew to discuss the National Intelligence Council. Michael is the NIC's current acting chair.  What You'll Learn Intelligence The role of the National Intelligence Council National Intelligence Officers and their work around the world The products of the NIC, including the Annual Threat Assessment The importance of Intelligence Diplomacy and objective analysis  Reflections The power of collaboration Staying grounded and optimistic And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “In the analytic product, the first paragraph says: Here's the bad thing. Second paragraph says: This is what the bad thing means for the United States. Third paragraph is: What can be done to stop the bad thing, or more importantly, to identify an opportunity. I have to be optimistic. If I weren't, I wouldn't be in this job.” – Michael Collins. Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Telling Americans About China (and Intelligence) with Sara Castro (2024) CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta (2024) The Past 75 Years with Historian of the CIA Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones (2022) The National Intelligence University with its President Scott Cameron (2022) *Beginner Resources* America's Intelligence Community, Explained, Washington Post, YouTube (2014) [2 min. video] What is Intelligence Analysis and Why is It So Important? National American University (n.d.) [Short article] Members of the IC, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (n.d.) [List of agencies] DEEPER DIVE Primary Sources  2024 Annual Threat Assessment (2024)  IC OSINT Strategy 2024-2026 (2024)  2023 National Intelligence Strategy (2023) Updated Assessment of Anomalous Health Incidents (2023) Global Trends 2040 (2021) National Intelligence Estimates on Climate Change (2021) *Wildcard Resource* This week's guest shares a name with another intelligence professional: Michael Collins (1890-1922), a prominent leader of Irish independence.  You may remember this Michael Collins from his involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising, but did you know he was also the Director of Intelligence for the Irish Republican Army? Check out some of “The Squad's” spy gadgets and artifacts here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“So, geopolitics really is more about defining possibilities and getting ready for any possibility so that if the crazy thing happens, ah, I've thought about it before. And I know what I'm going to do when that happens, rather than I'm going to perfectly be able to identify the scenario.” - Jacob Shapiro, Cognitive Investments--This week's episode features a future regular guest of Taylor Made Macro, Jacob Shapiro, from Cognitive Investments. Jacob is a true neutral geopolitical analyst that approaches the world and the markets with humility and back-breaking labor to arrive at his conclusions. Chase and Jacob discuss current events in global elections, the importance of finding original news sources, paying attention to news that seems strange, and implementing a ranking system for the avalanche of information one needs to get through to do this work each day. This helps you with the most important takeaway of the episode: scenario planning. Thinking about what could happen helps you prepare if it does happen. --Timestamps:(00:00) – Intro(01:38) – Charity: William and Anne Monroe Shapiro Endowment(02:16) – Mexican Elections: Shienbaum is a Scientist (08:13) – Modi's Age and Charisma Have Their Limits(11:29) – South Africa's Apartheid History Overshadows the Geopolitical Potential(14:39) – Individual Leaders Can Have a Great Amount of Agency in the Right Moment, with the Right Circumstances(17:54) – Milei's Economic Changes Could be Trading Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Meaningful Change(25:23) – Mexican, Brazilian, and Saudi Arabian ETFs Are (as of recording) Mispriced. (27:16) – Between Two Pines(32:43) – Scenario Imagination and Admitting You're Wrong are too Important When Money is on the Line(36:32) – Google Translate Your Way to More Accurate, Ground-level News, and Dissect the Piece of Info that Seems Strange(44:04) – Spanx vs. High Nutritional Reading (46:07) – Jacob's Books: All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren & Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards Heuer [Jr.](47:14) – Notion Helps Organize Information(51:44) – Finding the Original is the Most Important Task (53:37) – High Level Meeting Summaries: Pay Attention to Divergence (56:10) – Don't Put on a Trade Unless You Can Get to Confidence(58:40) – Geopolitical Analysis is not a Hard Science(1:02:14) – Swim to Connect Dots(1:03:10) – Half-Holocaust Survivors / Half D.C. Socialites – Bridging the Various Classes Perspectives for Better Political Analysis(1:06:36) - Plugs--This Episode's Charity:In honor of Jacob's parents, an endowment for First Generation American citizens has been established at Oxford College of Emory University. Please donate here.Jacob and Chase raised $20 for charity this week! --Referenced in the Show:Cognitive Dissidents (Soon The Jacob Shapiro Podcast): Depreciable Line of InformationMovie:

Uriah Riley's journey in the close protection industry illustrates his unwavering dedication to learning and growth. While many individuals transition from the military to the private sector, Uriah took the opposite path. He entered the Air Force Reserves after embarking on a career in protective operations, seeking to expand his expertise in the industry. His military (and policing) background is a distinguished credential and a valuable asset, providing him with crucial training, knowledge, and networks, and a set of highly transferable skills that ensure his competence and effectiveness in both military and civilian contexts. The CiCP team discusses Uriah's path, protective operations, the importance of mentorship and coaching for personal long-term strategic growth, and his observations on risks he sees from his perspective as a public and private military intelligence profesisonal... and what a 38-year-old does in basic training! All this and more...  give us your perspective at protectiontalk@outlook.com   Note: All comments in the show represent the opinions of the team and the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect their affiliations with any organization.

Guest: Crystal Lister, Technical Program Manager, Google Cloud Security Topics: Your background can be sheepishly called “public sector”, what's your experience been transitioning from public to private? How did you end up here doing what you are doing? We imagine you learned a lot from what you just described – how's that impacted your work at Google? How have you seen risk management practices and outcomes differ? You now lead Google Threat Horizons reports, do you have a vision for this? How does your past work inform it? Given the prevalence of ransomware attacks, many organizations are focused on external threats. In your experience, does the risk of insider threats still hold significant weight? What type of company needs a dedicated and separate insider threat program? Resources: Video on YouTube Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #9 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team site for previous Threat Horizons Reports EP112 Threat Horizons - How Google Does Threat Intelligence Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman  Visualizing Google Cloud: 101 Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers and Architects  

A new blood test that uses artificial intelligence to analyze circulating molecular markers for the earliest signs of ovarian and other cancers has been reported by researchers. At the AACR 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego, Victor Velculescu, MD, PhD, Co-Director of the Cancer Genetics & Epigenetics Program at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, reported his group's validation of the test that assesses the pattern of circulating fragments of tumor DNA, known as fragmentomes. After discussing the findings at an AACR press briefing, Velculescu joined Peter Goodwin in the OncTimesTalk podcast studio to discuss the clinical implications.

In this episode, host Derrick T. Dortch talks with Cara, a former Counterterrorism Group (CTG) Watch Officer who now works as an open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigator focused on conflict and political dynamics in West Africa. Cara shares her experiences dealing with mental health challenges related to her work as an intelligence analyst. Her challenges are common in the intelligence sector but oftentimes not discussed.  In her work at CTG and other places, Cara was routinely exposed to traumatic images and videos in the course of her counterterrorism analysis work. Over time, this constant exposure to graphic, disturbing content takes a psychological toll. The intelligence community (government, military and private/NGO sector) often promotes a "suck it up" attitude and stigmatizes seeking mental health support. Analysts fear that admitting to psychological struggles could jeopardize their career opportunities. Resources exist but are limited and geared more towards those who experience direct trauma from deployments. Cara shares how and why she is an advocate for mental health in the career field of intelligence analysis. She urges the intelligence community to invest more in the mental health of its workforce. Cara transitioned to her current OSINT role after completing a Master's in Terrorism and Security Studies in 2023. Her insights shed much-needed light on a critical challenge affecting many intelligence professionals today.

Summary Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American.  What You'll Learn Intelligence The role of state fusion centers to national intelligence How counterterrorism analysis evolved after 9/11 The connections between ISIS and Far Right Extremists The mental health implications of counterterrorism  Reflections The importance of diversity of thought and experience Personal identity in professional life And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “I think that's what drives me as an analyst. I love to understand why extremists do what they do, what leads them, what are the motivators and the driving force behind their actions and their thoughts and their radicalization.” – Angie Gad. Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Telling Americans About China (and Intelligence) with Sara Castro (2024) The Eye of Horus: Egyptian Intelligence with Dina Rezk (2023) Leader, Lecturer, Analyzer, Nerd with Jorhena Thomas (2023) The Counterterrorism and Counter WMD Strategist with Dexter Ingram (2022) *Beginner Resources* What Is Counterterrorism? National Museum of American Diplomacy, YouTube (2023) [5 min. video] What is Intelligence Analysis and Why is It So Important? National American University (2020) [Short article] Role of Fusion Centers, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (n.d.) [Short brief]  DEEPER DIVE Books Compassionate Counterterrorism: The Power of Inclusion In Fighting Fundamentalism, L. Al Olaimy (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2019)  Black Flags: Rise of ISIS, J. Warrick (Doubleday, 2015) Reducing Uncertainty: Intelligence Analysis & National Security, T. Fingar (SUP, 2011) Primary Sources  United States of America v. Ammon BUNDY, Jon RITZHEIMER, Joseph O'SHAUGHNESSY, Ryan PAYNE, Ryan BUNDY, Brian CAVALIER, Shawna COX, Peter SANTILLI (2016) National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (2013)  Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11 (2011) Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States (2011)  9/11 Commission Report (2004)  Targets of Suspicion: The Impact of Post-9/11 Policies on Muslims, Arabs and South Asians in the United States (2004) American Psyche Reeling From Terror Attacks (2001) *Wildcard Resource* The Rosetta Stone was originally found in the Nile Delta of Egypt in 1799. The priceless piece of human linguistic history has been on display at the British Museum since 1802.  The question of the potential repatriation of the Rosetta Stone back to Egypt is one of the most highly discussed topics in the museum field today. Read more about the Egyptian campaign to reclaim their ancient artifacts here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on "This Week Explained," Tiana and Kervin cover the latest developments in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Hamas conflicts. They delve into Iran's attack on Israel, Hezbollah's involvement, and the ongoing tensions in the region. Additionally, they discuss a new law from Georgia, the country, and provide updates on Russia's activities in Africa impacting France and the U.S. Tune in to gain insights into the complex global landscape.------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

This week Clint speaks with Grant Rogers.  Grant is an entrepreneur and U.S. Army Veteran leveraging over 15 years of operations experience. He possesses a demonstrated history of using training and team building to create operational efficiency and effectiveness in organizations of over 1K employees.    Grant served in the United States Army with 1-14 Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Stryker Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Ft. Lewis Washington, 4th BSTB, 10th MTN Division, Ft. Polk Louisiana, 201st MI Battalion, 470th MI Brigade, Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) with one deployment to Iraq, three to Afghanistan and 1 to Qatar. Grant conducted several private intelligence contractor missions with train advise assist, Counter Intelligence Screening and liaising with Federal Agents.   He is skilled in Operational Planning, Project Management, Intelligence Analysis, and Product Development. He is a trusted advisor to C-Level executives and skilled in research, analysis, and examination of operational practices and procedures. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully navigate difficult situations.   He recently completed the University of Health and Performance obtaining his Personal Training Certification. Grant sees championing veterans as a worthy cause as a challenge, looks for better approaches to help others and is a strong influencer and leader, particularly within the veterans community.    Some of Grant's service awards include:  Combat Action Badge, Meritorious Unit Citation, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, and the Army Commendation Medal.

With over 130 bomb attacks, a record numbers of shootings, and a criminal network estimated to include over 30,000 individuals – Sweden is in the grip of an organised gang crime problem like it's never seen before. The magnitude of this issue became global news when Sweden's Prime Minister called on the military to take to the streets and help combat the violence.In this podcast, we're moving the lens away from the violence on the streets - and looking behind the scenes - to the flow of money which fuels it. In this week's episode – our host, Fredrik Riiser, is joined by Jörgen Holmlund, Lecturer in Intelligence Analysis at the Swedish Defence University, as well as Viveka Strangert, Independent Consultant and Speaker. They discuss the current issues, the connections to money laundering, and the techniques to combat it. Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 1304… An Ohio high school football coach resigns after ‘Nazi' play call used against a high school with majority Jewish players. Ohio hospital under the microscope after alleged malpractice deaths and sexual assault accusations against staff. Black NYC doctor says white neighbor ‘violently' hosed down minority dinner party guests in lawsuit. James Webb telescope finds potential signature of life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa and much more … Timestamps:   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:41) - Things got UGLY with Showrov: patreon.com/hardfactor (00:04:40) - Double Impact had Wes mesmerized (00:05:40) - NEXT MERCH-A-THON IS COMING - Wednesday October 25th! Get ready Pulling The Wool Over Our Eyes (00:06:43) - Ohio doctor propped dead woman up in bed to fool family into thinking she was alive, two hours after 'botched' routine procedure (00:16:59) - Russian officials mocked after terribly photoshopping dead russian soldier into uniform for award photo (00:24:10) - Black NYC doctor says white neighbor ‘violently' hosed down minority dinner party guests in lawsuit (00:33:38) - CIA develops advanced AI to ‘boost Intelligence Analysis' (00:34:31) - ChatGPT can now browse the internet, no longer limited to info from 2021, OpenAI says (00:38:35) - Ohio high school football coach resigns after his team used racist and antisemitic language to call out plays (00:49:21) - Rare ‘Dumbo Octopus' spotted live on camera during deep sea expedition off Hawaii Space Corner (00:58:08) -NASA releases stunning James Webb image Of star's birth (00:59:26) - James Webb telescope finds potential signature of life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa (01:00:37) - Next stop, Europa? Nano subs to get test beneath Antarctic ice in 2026 (01:04:39) - The wheel (01:05:01) - Join us for the meetup and support the show: patreon.com/hardfactor   Brought to you by our incredible sponsors:   Diet Smoke! Go to dietsmoke.com and use promo code hardfactor to get 50% off any item! Birddogs!! Go to birddogs.com/HNews to get a free gift with your order!

Summary Jorhena Thomas (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss her career as an analyst and passion for intelligence education. Jorhena spent 8 years in the FBI as an Intelligence Analyst.  What You'll Learn Intelligence What makes a great analyst Her thoughts on the “Intelligence Cycle” The Robert Levinson case  How the FBI adapted after 9/11 Reflections Teamwork and collaboration  The importance of education Episode Notes Andrew is joined by Jorhena Thomas: educator, mentor, and analysis extraordinaire. It was a pleasure to have Jorhena in the studio to discuss to her career, which began at the Federal Bureau of Investigation where she served as an intelligence analyst for 8 years. She moved on to work at the Washington D.C. Fusion Center, the District of Columbia Deputy Mayor's Office, and in private consulting. She currently lectures at both American University and Georgetown University, and serves as the Director of Mentorship and Professional Advancement at Girl Security. And…  Women make up 59% (more than half!) of the FBI's Intelligence Analysis workforce. This has come along way since the first female FBI special agents, Joanna Pierce Misko and Susan Roley Malone, were hired in 1972. However, the work is not done. SpyCast is proud to highlight Jorhena's work with Girl Security, supporting, mentoring, and training the next generations of women in intelligence.  Quotes of the Week “All my time with the FBI really gave me an appreciation for partnerships, and understanding everyone has a role to play. And if you respect what they do and they respect what you do, then you can really get some good work done. And I think sometimes people look down on others who don't do what they do. And my attitude is, if they did what you do, then you don't need to be here” – Jorhena Thomas Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* The Counterintelligence Chief with FBI Assistant Director Alan Kohler (2023) SPY CHIEFS: From Navy Analyst to State Dept. Intelligence Chief – Ellen McCarthy's Journey (Part 1 of 2) (2022)  SPY CHIEFS: From Navy Analyst to State Dept. Intelligence Chief – Ellen McCarthy's Journey (Part 2 of 2) (2022) My Global Career as a Female FBI Agent with Kathy Stearman (2021) Special Operations, FBI, NSC, et al – Serial Collaborator Karen Schaefer (2021) *Beginner Resources* What is Intelligence Analysis and Why is It So Important?, National American University (2020) [Short article] FBI Field Intelligence Groups and Fusion Centers, Department of Homeland Security (n.d.) [Fact sheet]  What is The Intelligence Cycle?, SOCRadar (2022) [Short article] DEEPER DIVE Books How Spies Think: Ten Lessons in Intelligence, D. Omand (Penguin, 2020)  Psychology of Intelligence Analysis, R. J. Heuer (Echo Point, 2017)  Reducing Uncertainty: Intelligence Analysis & National Security, T. Fingar (SUP, 2011) The FBI: A History, R. Jefferys-Jones (Yale, 2007) Articles How to Think Like an Intelligence Analyst, Z. T. Brown, Medium (2021) 9/11 and the Reinvention of the Us Intelligence Community, E. Kamarck, The Brooking Institution (2021)  No body, no burial, no peace for Iran hostage Bob Levinson's family, J. G. Meek & C. Finnegan, ABC News (2021) Getting from Awareness to Action on Disinformation, J. Thomas, The Cipher Brief (2020) Tabletop Exercises to Combat Disinformation, J. Thomas, Medium (2020) How the FBI Reinvented Itself After 9/11, C. Nobel, Harvard Business School (2016)  Video Adding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to National and Homeland Security, Education, Intelligence, and Fusion Centers (2023)  Women FBI Agents: In Their Own Words, FBI (2012) Primary Sources  FBI Washington Field Office Statement on the 16th Anniversary of the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson, FBI Washington (2023) The Internal Effects of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Reprioritization, Office of the Inspector General (2004) United States Patriot Act (2001)

Tony Ingesson fortifies the academic landscape as an Assistant Professor of Intelligence Analysis at Lund University in Sweden. Seasoned by military service in the Swedish Armed Forces, his experiences now fuel his academic pursuits. Tony's research orbits around real-world problems; his Ph.D. in Political Science, for instance, was on tactical decision-making in combat scenarios. Nowadays, he brings similarly energetic curiosity to unconventional fields of research, such as applying intelligence analysis to cancer treatment strategies. Tony's work is, hence, a cocktail of multi-disciplinary scholarship, practical experiences, and an unwavering passion for exploration.-----------Click on the links below to read some of Dr. Ingesson's incredible work in applying intelligence analysis.Wargaming cancer: a strategy for future precision oncology?The Politics of CombatAnticipating the Zombie Apocalypse: Using Improbability to Teach Intelligence AnalysisBeyond Blame: What Investigations of Intelligence Failures Can Learn from Aviation SafetyInnovators, Copycats, or Pragmatists? Soviet Industrial Espionage and Innovation in the Military Aerospace Sector during the Cold WarClandestine communications in cyber-denied environmentsLund University-----------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

Shane and David have hosted many former intelligence officers, mostly of the American variety, during more than 80 episodes so far on Chatter. But, until this week, you haven't heard us speak with one who has turned her intelligence experience into a career as a professional genealogist. Lisa Maddox of Family History Investigations has carved out that unique path, and her story reveals much about the nature and wider applicability of analytic skills.David Priess talked to Lisa about her entry into the national security world; the role of intelligence within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS); differences and similarities among NCIS, DIA, and CIA; her work at CIA as an analyst and manager of analysts; the research, analytic, and presentational aspects of intelligence analysis; structured analytic techniques; the coordination process within the Intelligence Community; the discipline of targeting analysis; her decision to start a genealogy business; how the elements of analysis apply to genealogical work; and more.Among the works mentioned in this episode:The TV show NCISThe TV show Finding Your RootsThe book Vanished Kingdoms by Norman DaviesThe book Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane and David have hosted many former intelligence officers, mostly of the American variety, during more than 80 episodes so far on Chatter. But, until this week, you haven't heard us speak with one who has turned her intelligence experience into a career as a professional genealogist. Lisa Maddox of Family History Investigations has carved out that unique path, and her story reveals much about the nature and wider applicability of analytic skills.David Priess talked to Lisa about her entry into the national security world; the role of intelligence within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS); differences and similarities among NCIS, DIA, and CIA; her work at CIA as an analyst and manager of analysts; the research, analytic, and presentational aspects of intelligence analysis; structured analytic techniques; the coordination process within the Intelligence Community; the discipline of targeting analysis; her decision to start a genealogy business; how the elements of analysis apply to genealogical work; and more.Among the works mentioned in this episode:The TV show NCISThe TV show Finding Your RootsThe book Vanished Kingdoms by Norman DaviesThe book Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To predict improvement of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) 1 year after pars plana vitrectomy for epiretinal membrane (ERM) using artificial intelligence methods on optical coherence tomography B-scan images.

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with Angie Gad. Angie is an experienced manager with a demonstrated ability to build and lead analyst teams having worked in intel and analysis in the private and public sectors. Skilled in teaching intelligence analysis, writing, and briefing with years of experience instructing and training analysts and students in analytical tradecraft. Subject matter expert on violent extremists, specifically far-right extremists, anti-government militias, and jihadists. Native Arabic speaker with experience living in the Middle East for nearly ten years. Angie Gad on LinkedIn.In the discussion we address: Angie's background and her experiences working with the public and private sectors. Changes to the threat landscape over the last ten years. The proliferation of online platforms, social media and the complexities of emerging technologies like AI. The horseshoe of international terrorism and domestic extremism. The importance of thinking like the enemy. The beach, coffee, milk tea and Mediterranean Vibes. And more!

What happens when a dual citizen of Colombia and the United States becomes an Intel Analyst in the US Army? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Rick Alonzo, also known as Rickynomics, as he shares his fascinating journey and how his loyalty to the US led him to destroy his Colombian passport in front of an investigator to get his clearance. Discover the importance of understanding context when making decisions in war zones, and how Rick's background in criminal justice has helped him navigate these complex situations.-----------------------You can find Rick on Facebook, Instagram, and twitter.----------------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice or as a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

Hackman has over 20 years of experience building and managing risk assessment and mitigation programs for the U.S. government and private sector.  Earlier in her career, she worked at the US State Department's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), providing security guidance to the private sector operating overseas;  at the US Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence & Analysis, and also worked with the FBI's Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), before joining Visa.  Throughout her career, she has looked for what root causes underlie security concerns as a way to mitigate risk and has also sought to build partnerships throughout.Hackman joins host Dr. Marisa Randazzo to discuss:Her non-linear progression from OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) to GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) at Visa.The most critical skill to have when building a multi-stakeholder team to get to the root cause of a security concern.The impact of a career in security and protection on one's health and why it's necessary to check in with peers and take time to reset.

This edition features stories on the opening ceremonies of the Warrior Games, the Gulf oil spill cleanup efforts, Police Week, the Gateway to Reading program and an advanced course in Intelligence Analysis. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

Our post-Covid world is full of clouds merging, remote data being collected, and a rash of new federal security initiatives. This is causing federal technology professionals to look for better ways to see what is on their network and then make decisions on how to use that data. In the last six months, there has been a surge of interest in a company called Elastic. During today's interview with George Teas from Elastic, he shares with listeners the importance of accurately knowing what is on your system and how to manage data from multiple sources. Many users need information quickly because they need actionable information. Elastic has evolved into an offering that can index petabytes of information in milliseconds. In addition to speed, today's hybrid network generates data from sensors from railroads, planes, and even geospatial information from satellite constellations. The range in type of information varies from structured to unstructured. George Teas shares that two major concerns for the federal audience are data visibility and analytics. He uses the Department of Homeland Security as an example. Some estimate that DHS may have thirty to forty different data sources to pull from. If there is an imminent threat, managers must be able to draw information from on premises servers, proprietary information, the public cloud, as well as the hybrid cloud. A flexible system must be used to derive information from this complex system. Once you have visibility into your system, Elastic can assist you in using tiered storage. Essentially, you can segment data into cheaper storage, and frozen storage to reduce cost or even analyze the data quicker. Listen to the interview to gain a better perspective on breakthroughs in data analysis and visibility in the challenging world of cheap storage, multiple systems, and high-security requirements. Follow John Gilroy on Twitter @RayGilray Follow John Gilroy on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Listen to past episodes of Federal Tech Podcast  www.federaltechpodcast.com        

Sometimes you just need structure to the madness. Christopher Crowley stops by to talk about methodologies that can help security organizations. Come and see why you need them, how we get the scientific method wrong in cyber, and how to leverage a CIA analytical methodology that can help you. There's a lot more to check out so tune in. Analysis of Competing Hypothesis https://www.cia.gov/static/9a5f1162fd0932c29bfed1c030edf4ae/Pyschology-of-Intelligence-Analysis.pdf Christopher Crowley's Company https://montance.com/  Full Transcripts https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4MI02fIw3y_u8RhLVDbB3iu0o7e27Fr Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:30 The Morris Worm and the Internet 04:17 The Future of Cybersecurity 06:41 How to setup a shared drive for multitasking 10:26 The Evolution of Career Paths 12:02 The Importance of Methodology in Problem Solving 14:16 The Importance of Hypothesis in Cybersecurity 19:58 MITRE ATT&CK® Framework: A Two Dimensional Array 21:54 The Importance of a Foregone Conclusion Methodology 23:29 The Disruptor's Role in Hypothesis Brainstorming 25:18 The Importance of Resilience in Leadership 27:45 Methodologies and Threat Hunting 29:21 The Importance of Information Bias in Threat Hunting 34:31 How to Sort Hypothesis in a Spreadsheet 37:22 The Importance of Refining the Matrix 40:34 How to Automate Analysis of Competing Hypothesis

Neil Wiley has lead some of the US Intelligence Community's most important analytical functions. His career in intelligence began as a Naval Intelligence Officer in an operational intelligence center focused on support to critical operational naval missions. He would later serve joint intelligence missions in Europe, would rise to lead all analytical activities at the Defense Intelligence Agency and in DoD Combatant Commands, and would later serve as the Chairman of the famed National Intelligence Council (NIC). Also served as a senior leader at ODNI, including leading the entire intelligence community as the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence from May 13, 2020 until February 2021. In this OODAcast we learn some of what made Neil tick, diving into his education, his early career intent, the role of serendipity in helping him transition to the intelligence community, and his approach to leadership and management. We also dive into big issues of optimizing intelligence including ways organizations can help guard against cognitive bias. Neil provides insights into his approaches to: – Training analytical methods and understanding which methods should be applied to which situations – Ways to teach analysts to spot their own cognitive bias and seek to mitigate, and ways to use the benefits of teams to help spot and mitigate analytical flaws – Ways to avoid deception by adversaries – Methods that can improve mental models – The mission of the National Intelligence Council and its key products, including those available to the public – Ways to find balance between the need to serve policy makers and military leaders without being captured by and influenced in appropriately by them – The role of the ODNI, what it is and what it should be – The thesis that the US is about to enter and age of abundance and what this means for the US and the world – What CEOs need to know about geopolitical risk

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Mitch Silber. He is the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, visiting lecturer at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and the author of the book The Al Qaeda Factor & Radicalization in the West.Mr. Silber's CV is extensive, ranging from more than 20 years of experience in providing high-end finished intelligence, bespoke consulting and advisory work for a wide range of corporate, financial and governmental clients to being a former Director of Intelligence Analysis at the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”). At NYPD, he supervised the research, collection and analysis for the Intelligence Division's entire portfolio of ongoing terrorism related investigations and was responsible for strategic assessments of emerging and future threats to the City of New York.In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Mitch will discuss concerns faced by law enforcement regarding rehabilitation and reintegration of extremist offenders, and how partnerships with civil society could help mitigate associated risks.For more information about the 4R Network, see below the website:https://4rnetwork.org/You can find the video recording of the 4R Network launch event here:https://www.counterextremism.com/video/cep-webinar-launch-4r-network-november-16-2022

On today's Saturday Matinee, host Ian Sanders talks with Brian Morra, the Chief of Intelligence Analysis for US Forces Japan at Yakota airbase when on September 1st, 1983, an unarmed Korean airliner was shot down by a Soviet fighter causing the deaths of 269 people. Link to Cold War Conversations: https://coldwarconversations.com/ Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Review of Richards J. Heuer's little known book The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis. In the book Heuer reviews several the limitations to human cognition that effect our decision making and proposes his Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) method to organize our thinking and conclusions. I found the book highly relevant to investment decision making especially as it relates to analyzing a businesses "moat" or competitive advantage. When combined with Ben Graham's Intelligent Investor framework for business valuation Mr Heuer's ACH framework can be a powerful tool for analysis of a businesses competitive advantage and other macro factors. Overall, I highly recommend the method and have already incorporated it into my tool kit.A transcript of the episode can be found at (https://specialsituationinvesting.substack.com).Remember you can support the show in the following ways:Consider switching to Fountain for all of your podcast needs. Fountain sources its content from the podcast index and allows users to receive and stream bitcoin micro payments between fans and content creators. Get payed just to listen to your favorite show and use our affiliate link to download the app: user7318803752755346-6a82e4d49eTo sign up for Strike visit the following link : https://strike.me/en/To get $10 for you and $10 for me at sign-up use referral code: ZEYDWPOr contribute to the show directly by visiting: https://buzzsprout.com/1923146Once on the shows website you can scan the QR code displayed and donate any amount of bitcoin to show your support 

Jim Horacek served as an analyst, supervisor, and instructor in the Central Intelligence Agency from 1999-2014. A specialist in the ethnic conflicts that broke out after the break-up of the Soviet Union, his first assignment in the Agency was as an analyst in the Caucasus and Central Asia Group. After 9/11, he volunteered to join the newly created Office of Terrorism Analysis within the Counterterrorism Center (CTC). As an executive assistant in the CTC front office in 2002, he worked on both the internal and external reviews of the events of 9/11 and witnessed the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI's Counterterrorism Analysis group. He then became one of the first analysts to follow the terrorist network that would become known as ISIS, with its founder Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi, and he served as a senior analyst in the Iraq Group during the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From 2006-2008, he served as a supervisor in both the CTC Weapons of Mass Destruction Group and the National Counterterrorism Center's CBRN Counterterrorism Group. After a tour as a leadership and management instructor in the Sherman Kent School for Intelligence Analysis, he became one of the CIA's representatives to US Strategic Command in Bellevue, Nebraska in 2011. Jim resigned from the CIA in 2014 in order to accept a position as a manager in Nebraska Medicine's Project Management Office. In 2019, he became the lead project manager charged with opening the Nebraska Medicine-UNMC Global Center for Health Security. Jim returned to US Strategic Command in 2021, where he now works as a Sr. Deterrence Analyst in the Plans and Policy Directorate.

Episode: 00125 Release Date: September 19, 2022 Description: Curious how military experience can be transferred to a civilian position? Then this is the episode for you! In this week's episode, Andrew Huellemeier shares how his military intelligence experience helped him be successful in his current position as a civilian criminal intelligence analyst with a county sheriff's office; in addition, he shares the similarities and differences between the two types of intelligence. Andrew reminisces about the days where he was a Chief of Squadron Intelligence where he led a team of three individuals responsible for ensuring situational awareness of 80 individuals, a Senior Intelligence Officer for an entire base where he collaborated with four allied nations, and as an Intelligence Officer where he developed new training plans, created and gave briefings (with limited prep time!), analyzed current events, and trained personnel on mission critical information. Andrew is currently a Criminal Intelligence Analyst for the Hamilton County (OH) Sheriff's Office.  This episode also features the segment, Favorite First Jobs. Got one to share? Email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com for it to be featured in one of our episodes! Jim Mallard (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/) Chris Cruz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-chris-cruz-the-crowned-jewel-analyst/) Danielle Martell (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-danielle-martell-the-must-love-dogs-and-beer-analyst/) Jonne Crick (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jonne-crick-the-college-town-analyst/) Krista Whitehead (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-krista-whitehead-the-on-the-rocks-analyst/) Eric Piza (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-eric-piza-the-researcher-at-heart-analyst/)  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: Akshata Kumavat (00:00:48) Public Service Announcements: Mary Bertucelli (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mary-bertuccelli-the-networker/) Jim Mallard (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/)  Related Links: Association(s) Mentioned:  Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-t-huellemeier/  Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2xv54q/AndrewHuellemeier_transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/IOzjtTOb-qk  00:00:17 – Introducing Andrew 00:05:29 – Military Intelligence Training 00:13:29 – Military Stories 00:22:34 – Break:  Mary Bertucelli & Jim Mallard 00:23:14 – Transitioning out of the Military 00:30:49 – Starting at Sheriff's Office 00:38:27 – Blue Mailboxes 00:43:31 – Crime or Intelligence Analysis? 00:52:45 – Top Secret Clearance 00:55:20 – Favorite First Jobs 01:04:35 – Words to the World

By Anna McNeil Dr. Brian Holmes joins us to discuss his several series of articles on intelligence analysis, particularly “Analytic Reflection: Measuring the Attributes of Open and All-Source Intelligence.” Dr. Holmes is the National Intelligence Officer for Emerging and Disruptive Technologies. He has previously served in the U.S. Navy as a Reserve Officer, and has … Continue reading Sea Control 377 – Intelligence Analysis and Analytic Reflection with Dr. Brian Holmes →

Links1. “Analytic Reflection: Measuring the Attributes of Open and All-Source Intelligence,” by Brian Holmes, Homeland Security Today, June 8, 2020.2. “Feedback Driven Decisions and the Evolution of Intelligence Analysis in the United States," by Brian Holmes, The Strategy Bridge, January 23, 2020.3. “A Short History of Maritime Intelligence Integration,” by Dr. Brian Holmes, NMIO Technical Bulletin, March 2019, p. 4-5.4. Brian Holmes, Author at Hstoday.

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This week, Micah (@WebBreacher), Christina (@ChristinaLekati), and Michael James (@Ginsberg51050) talk with Alex Slotnick (@BOsintBlanc), a threat intelligence analyst and the case tracking & statistics lead for the National Child Protection Task Force. Alex talked to us about his journey from Desktop Support to becoming an OSINT analyst, teaching himself the necessary skills to get started, and volunteering within a non-profit, which enabled him to offer the skills he had while also acquiring new ones through practical work and networking. As it turns out, getting this practical experience helped him to eventually get a corporate OSINT job too. He also talked to us about how he handles his confidence levels when working with incomplete data, and offered practical advice on acquiring several points of verification. As a natural follow-up to this conversation was some advice on handling data that contradict a finding or an investigative conclusion. Alex talked to us about his work at the National Child Protection Task Force, and answered multiple questions from the audience. He offered recommendations on books, tools, and offered advice on getting into OSINT. You can follow Alex on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOsintBlanc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bosintblanc/

Jeffrey Lewis is a Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and one of the most influential people in the Open Source Intelligence Community. He is also the host of the "Arms Control Wonk" podcast.--- Episode Sponsor: Element84Dan Pilone's appearance on the podcast---About Jeffrey:- Twitter- LinkedInShownotes:Dino BrugioniSeeing the Secrets Growing the LeadersHawkEye 360 GPS InterferenceYandex changing the borders on mapsJeffrey's Tweet announcing the invasion of Ukraine an hour before it happenedJeffrey's podcast: Arms Control WonkBooks & Podcast Recommendations:The Mapmakers by John Noble WilfordThe Essentials of SAR: A Conceptual View of Synthetic Aperture Radar and Its Remarkable Capabilities by Thomas AgerBBC Witness HistoryTimestamps:00:00 Introduction 02:42 Conversation begins: Jeffrey is an Open Spy 05:05 The appeal of doing Intelligence Analysis in Public 09:36 Jeffrey's OSINT early days: the War in Irak 16:49 An example of 'bad OSINT' 20:49 The Tricky Nature of Confirmation Bias 25:05 How an OSINT Story Starts 28:10 Being Right, or at least Wrong for the Right Reasons 30:30 Reputation in reporting, especially in the Open 35:55 Monitoring for news 39:26 Machine Learning in OSINT 41:37 The Difficult Yet Informative Nature of Synthetic Aperture Radar 47:58 Partnering with Satellite Image Providers 59:22 Satellite images yes, but they're only 1 component 01:06:40 The use of Open Satellite Imagery Data 01:17:55 Teaching OSINT 01:25:07 The ever faster increase in our access to Data 01:29:40 Filtering out the crap 01:33:20 Knowing who to trust: The Ukraine use-case 01:37:43 How Jeffrey's team called out the Russian Invasion 1h before it happened 01:43:21 The power of Companies 01:48:52 Funding & How to Stay Independent 01:52:51 Advocacy 01:59:00 The tools used for OSINT 02:07:48 The Surprising Impact of Ukraine on the Public's View of Nuclear Dissuasion 02:10:54 Nuclear weapons are not fun, like really not 02:14:18 Working with a Community 02:17:37 Jeffrey's podcast: Arms Control Wonk 02:22:51 Books & Podcast RecommendationsFeel free to reach out! - Website- My Twitter- Podcast Twitter- Previous Newsletter: Why I want to do more interviews in person- Sponsor the Podcast

Episode: 0025 Title:  From being an Intelligence Analysis to Academia: What can we learn from Daniel Schwartz? Release Date:  9th of August 2022 Podcast Writer: Paige Keningale  Theme Song: Wolf Moon- Unicorn Heads.  Voice overs: Dr Susanne Knabe-nicol aka the Police Science Dr Podcast Email: podcasts@acia.org.uk  Podcast Webpage: https://www.acia.org.uk/Podcasts ,  https://www.leapodcasts.com/  Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ACIA_org,  LinkedIn: Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (UK).  Bio: Daniel M. Schwartz is a Program Coordinator and Professor at Humber College's Protection, Security & Investigation program where he teaches courses in Intelligence Analysis, Crime Analysis, Risk Management, and Global Crime & Security. Prior to joining Humber College in 2014, Daniel was an Intelligence Analyst for 11.5 years with Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO), where he conducted operational and strategic intelligence analyses on organized crime and was the lead analyst for CISO's annual Provincial Threat Assessment. Daniel has also consulted on several projects for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Daniel holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Toronto and has published multiple articles and book chapters in the areas of environmental security, terrorism, organized crime, and analytical methodologies. Daniel's latest publication is a textbook on crime and intelligence analysis aimed at students of these disciplines as well as newly hired crime and intelligence analysts in Canada: Daniel M. Schwartz and Ian Williams, Crime & Intelligence Analysis in Canada: An Introduction. Toronto: Emond Montgomery Press, 2022. This textbook can be explored and purchased here: https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Crime-and-Intelligence-Analysis-in-Canada-An-Intr  Currently, Daniel is engaged in a data analysis research project on environmental criminology with a major Canadian municipal police force as well as a cybersecurity-related research project with multiple Canadian academic institutions and mainstream media.

Episode: 0024 Title:  Intelligence Analysis to Academia: What can we learn from Dr Daniel Schwartz? Release Date:  4th of August 2022 Podcast Writer: Paige Keningale  Theme Song: Wolf Moon- Unicorn Heads.  Voice overs: Dr Susanne Knabe-nicol aka the Police Science Dr Podcast Email: podcasts@acia.org.uk  Podcast Webpage: https://www.acia.org.uk/Podcasts ,  https://www.leapodcasts.com/  Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ACIA_org,  LinkedIn: Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (UK).  Bio: Daniel M. Schwartz is a Program Coordinator and Professor at Humber College's Protection, Security & Investigation program where he teaches courses in Intelligence Analysis, Crime Analysis, Risk Management, and Global Crime & Security. Prior to joining Humber College in 2014, Daniel was an Intelligence Analyst for 11.5 years with Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO), where he conducted operational and strategic intelligence analyses on organized crime and was the lead analyst for CISO's annual Provincial Threat Assessment. Daniel has also consulted on several projects for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Daniel holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Toronto and has published multiple articles and book chapters in the areas of environmental security, terrorism, organized crime, and analytical methodologies. Daniel's latest publication is a textbook on crime and intelligence analysis aimed at students of these disciplines as well as newly hired crime and intelligence analysts in Canada: Daniel M. Schwartz and Ian Williams, Crime & Intelligence Analysis in Canada: An Introduction. Toronto: Emond Montgomery Press, 2022. This textbook can be explored and purchased here: https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Crime-and-Intelligence-Analysis-in-Canada-An-Intr  Currently, Daniel is engaged in a data analysis research project on environmental criminology with a major Canadian municipal police force as well as a cybersecurity-related research project with multiple Canadian academic institutions and mainstream media.

My guest today in Dr Tony Ingesson, who is an Assistant Professor of Intelligence Analysis at the Department of Political Science at Lund University in Sweden. His current research interests are decision-making, organisational cultures and technological aspects related to intelligence and counterintelligence. For his PhD dissertation, Tony studied tactical decision-making in high-stress situations in several different military units conducting operations in wars ranging from WWII to the UN mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the early 90s. He joins me today to discuss organisational culture, sub-cultures and their impact on group behaviour. Some of the topics we discussed are: Tony's background and service in all three arms of the Swedish Armed Forces Conscription in Sweden Cultures within Armed Forces Defining ‘culture' and its influence on behaviour Culture as a tool for management of ‘Stress' and ‘Uncertainty' The role of symbols and tradition Nordbat 2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina Swedish ‘Mission Command' and its origin Reality of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina Nordbat 2 in combat despite restrictive UN Rules Of Engagement Swedish high-trust culture and its impact on the Swedish Armed Forces Training against bias in intelligence analysis Why members of a military are not ‘professionals' Exploring whether we are asking too much from our soldiers ----- If you like what you hear, please consider liking and reviewing the show wherever you get your pods. You can also support the show on our Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee page on the links below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevoicesofwar Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thevoicesofwar

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The year 1983 was one of the most dangerous in human history. While the Cuban crisis was exceptionally dangerous and both the United States and the Soviet Union had significant nuclear arsenals in 1962, a war in 1983 would have likely ended the human race.Brian Morra was Chief of Intelligence Analysis for US Forces Japan at Yakota airbase when on 1st September 1983 an unarmed Korean airliner was shot down by a Soviet fighter causing the deaths of 269 people. He describes the less well known subsequent incidents between Soviet and US military aircraft which almost resulted in a shooting war between the two superpowers.During this period the Soviet leadership believed the US was going to launch a nuclear attack on their country. Their paranoia was heightened by several incidents during 1983 which are dramatized in Brian's new novel  “The Able Archers”,  which is based on his experiences during that period.  UK listeners buy the Able Archers book hereUS listeners buy the Able Archers book hereRobert M. Gates, former CIA Director  and Secretary of Defence describes “The Able Archers” as “a powerful reminder of the value of human judgment—and the continuing peril posed by nuclear-armed powers.”I could really use your support to continue the podcast. A simple monthly donation will get you the sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/I am delighted to welcome Brian Morra to our Cold War conversation…There's further information on this episode in our show notes which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode229If you can't wait for next week's episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations on Facebook or click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated.Have a look at our store and find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life? Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the show (https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/)

Gary Amoroso is back on the show to discuss his book - A Call To Reframe US Intelligence Analysis and US National Security.  We discuss the background of our book, the problems with in the US Intelligence Community (US IC) and some solutions.  Buy it on Amazon here. I hope you enjoy today's show! -BradFrom the back cover:The United States is the most powerful country in the history of humankind. The process by which it interprets its security impacts not only itself but the world. We argue that this process is increasingly unclear and ineffective.The authors of this book spent decades within a national level knowledge-creation vocation; the U.S. Intelligence Community (US IC). Over the last 20 years, especially since the attacks on the United States on 9/11/2001, a US IC perpetuated narrative has falsely identified an increasingly uncertain and threatening world. The US Government's (USG) actions associated with this narrative have had extraordinary consequences in not only American but also human blood and treasure.An ill-defined and impractical concept of US national security (rather than US intelligence failure) on 9/11/2001 was the principal cause for America's losses. After twenty years, continued confusion surrounding the concept represents an existential threat to not only America but also the world.---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalIf you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.