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Grey Dynamics

The Grey Dynamics Podcast offers an insight into the often murky and hidden world of intelligence. Brought to you by current and former intelligence practitioners that know the routes through the "Grey Zone". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This episode looks at how to write a Killer Intelligence Report. It builds on many of the skills students learn in our intelligence fundamentals course. This is from our live workshop from the 6th of November. Presented by Marcel Plitcha, lead instructor of the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School. He is currently completing his PhD at St Andrews and is a former DOD Analyst and FBI contractor. We cover the key elements you need to understand how to write an effective intelligence report!Check out the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School CoursesFind the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School Instructors:Marcel Plichta Ahmed HassanWe spoke about:1:31 Introduction 2:49 Who are we? 5:03 What’s the point of an intelligence report? 7:12 Is there a right way to do an intel report? 8:15 Front matter of a report 15:11 Introduction to report 20:03 The body of your report 20:44 Assessments 26:59 Evidence 33:40 Visual Elements 44:24 Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) 53:07 Concluding a report 59:19 How strict are these rules?Advance 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.

11/29/24 • 61:30

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week we are talking to Christoph Stegemann, former head of the Bundeswehr's HUMINT school. Christoph has worked across the German intelligence community in both the military and civilian agencies. In 2019, he moved on to work in Germany’s private intelligence sector. Since then he has gone onto to work corporate intelligence teams and worked to counter the use of performance enhancing drugs in professional sports. We spoke about working alongside different nations, not overly relying on technology, how the German private intelligence sector looks and much more.Find Christoph Stegemann:LinkedInWe spoke about:0:00 Christoph’s background in the Bundeswehr and how he got into HUMINT 5:57 Differences in culture and approach compared to allied nations 8:55 Becoming head of HUMINT training in the Bundeswehr and understanding the tradecraft 10:54 Being trained to as both an agent handler and as an interrogator 12:14 How has German military intelligence changed over the war on terror and not overly relying on technology 18:16 What were the differences Christoph felt after transitioning between military intelligence and civilian agencies 21:02 How do you build a network in the private sector after working in public sector intelligence? 27:21 Christoph’s anti-doping work in the professional sports world 32:50 How does the German private intelligence sector look? 36:20 How was the war in Ukraine impacted the German private intelligence sector 38:53 Being able to communicate with stakeholders effectively in German corporate intelligence 41:42 What advice Christoph has for young people looking to work in the private intelligence sector 44:55 Christopher’s advice for those looking to work in government  46:04 Tradecraft and Cultural recommendations  54:03 Final ThoughtsAdvance 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.

11/22/24 • 57:57

Save $500 on our Intelligence Cycle Fundamentals CourseEnroll Now!Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week we are talking to Lewis Sage-Passant about the obscure and understudied world of private sector intelligence. Lewis is the Global Head of Intelligence at a major pharmaceutical company and an Adjunct Professor at Science Po. Previously, Lewis served in the British Armed Forces and worked in private intelligence roles in the energy, banking and software sectors. His new book, “Beyond States and Spies: The Security Intelligence Services of the Private Sector” provides an overview of corporate intelligence structures and functions. We discussed how intelligence interacts with different industries, industrial espionage, controversial firms and much more.Find Lewis Sage-Passant:LinkedIn XWe Spoke About:0:45 Lewis’ background4:28 The differences between working in government and private intelligence8:37 Lewis’ previous experience with a travel risk start-up13:32 Why Lewis wrote his new book, Beyond States and Spies: The Security Intelligence Services of the Private Sector18:06 What is the difference between in-house corporate intelligence teams and private intelligence vendors/service providers, and how do they interact?21:23 The variety of private intelligence service providers24:48 The role the oil and gas industry has played in developing in-house intelligence capabilities26:40 Pharmaceutical companies have developed intelligence capabilities, how do they use them?31:20 How does private sector intelligence interact with the professional sports industry?34:15 What role does government play in the private sector in cases of state-sponsored industrial espionage40:17 Is the line between state and private intelligence capabilities blurring, and will it lead to regulation?44:25 How much can governments influence the activities of the private sector?45:48 Cooperation on dual-use technologies and supply chain risk48:29 Controversial private intelligence firms and tactics52:05 Advice for people trying to get into private intelligence56:28 Cultural recommendations1:00:44 What did Lewis not cover in the book? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/8/24 • 63:40

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week, Marcel Plichta, the lead instructor of the intelligence school, joins us to discuss writing a killer intelligence report, the future of the course, and the feedback we have received.Join our "How to Write a Killer Intelligence Report" workshop:Click here to register instantly!We spoke about:0:00 - How to write a killer intelligence report workshop 4:02 - Discussing the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS) and feedback 14:54 - Future GDIS courses on HUMINT and Crypto Intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/1/24 • 24:18

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast. This is our first episode of season 4! This week we are talking to Raymond White, a former CIA senior operations officer. Raymond has spent over 25 years in the agency, in the directorate of analysis and directorate of operations. He has worked on issues such as Iran’s Nuclear capabilities, the Syrian civil war and North Korea. As well as training the next generation of intelligence officers. Since his career in the CIA, Raymond has founded Wolfpack Consulting. Teaching clients CIA methodology for optimal outcomes. We spoke about CIA priorities over the years, the role of HUMINT in modern intelligence operations, which agencies have most impressed him and more.Find Raymond White:LinkedIn Wolfpack ConsultingWe Spoke about:0:00 - Ray’s background 7:39 - Beginning work in CIA operations 12:11 - Moving laterally in the agency 14:02 - Following Iran’s nuclear capabilities 14:52 - CIA culture over time and working during the global war on terror 17:48 - New era great power competiton and proxy warfare 23:21 - Confronting the changing landscape, priorities and the importance of HUMINT 29:15 - Which allied and adversarial foreign agencies have impressed Ray? 38:44 - Ray’s time supporting the development of the next generation of CIA officers 41:51 - Life after the CIA and entering the private sector 47:37 - Advice to young people looking to get into intelligence 53:03 - What Ray is reading and 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!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.

10/25/24 • 60:58

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today we are talking to Esther Atwell, a former linguist and collection manager who spent over a decade at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Esther has had a varied career beyond intelligence, working as a tutor, realtor and court interpreter on the island of Hawaii. We discussed working in the CIA and overseas, what it takes to work in intelligence, immigrating to the US and much more. Esther is also the partner of our previous guest, CIA operations officer John Atwell.Find Esther Atwell:LinkedInWe Spoke About:1:10 - Early life, learning languages, tutoring, livining overseas and joining the CIA with her husband. 18:42 - Being an Operationally Certified Collection Management Officer 23:59 - The desired traits of someone wants to work in this field 28:47 - Esether's view on faith and not mourning over missed opportunity 33:30 - Immigrating to the US and sense of patriotic duty 40:05 - Esther on working in the CIA and overseas as a woman and someone with foreign heritage 45:50 - Advice for young people looking to work in intelligence 54:16 - Cultural recommendationsRelated Links:Senior CIA Ops Officer John Atwell on Culture Change, Working with Five Eyes and Career Advice Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career Development with Kelly WongAdvance 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.

6/28/24 • 61:24

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Michael Hawkes, a former 22 Special Air Service operator. Michael spent twenty four years in the British Army, twelve of which in the SAS. Including six in covert operations. He also served as a military advisor to UK's intelligence services. For the last twenty two years he has had a successful career in corporate security, working all over the world. We spoke about his experience in UKSF selection, his time in Northern Ireland, getting kidnapped in Bosnia and much more.Find Michael Hawkes:Hawkes & Co. LinkedInWe Spoke About:0:00 - Introduction and Michael’s background 07:14 - Michael’s upcoming book 11:58 - First time in UKSF selection and fatal accidents during training 18:45 - Michael’s day one experience in 22 SAS 22:15 - Michael’s time in Northern Ireland and working undercover 41:58 - Michael’s time in Bosnia and getting kidnapped by Serbians 59:02 - Working as a CQB instructor and working alongside female operators 1:05:33 - Discussing surveillance activities 1:11:00 - Hawkes & Co. 1:26:51 - Should young people join the UK armed forces currently? 1:29:30 - 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!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.

5/31/24 • 98:06

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week we are discussing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) in all its action packed Hollywood glory. As usual we'll be looking at the story from an intelligence perspective, digging into the games' realism, what it got right and what it got wrong.Contents in Mission Order:0:00 - Intro 6:27 - Strike 16:23 - Kill or Capture 19:23 - Wetwork and Tradecraft 29:29 - Borderline 33:31 - Cartel Protection 37:15 - Close Air and Hardpoint 42:18 - Recon by Fire 46:12 - Violence and Timing 49:05 - El Sin Nombre 53:37 - Dark Water 56:56 - Alone 1:00:00 - Prison Break 1:01:21 - Hindsight 1:02:57 - Ghost Team 1:05:01 - Countdown 1:08:46 - Ending 1:09:28 - Thoughts 1:20:49 - Cultural RecommendationsPrevious Call of Duty Episodes:Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, an Intelligence perspective Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an Intelligence Perspective (Pt. 2) Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an Intelligence Perspective (Pt. 3) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) an Intelligence PerspectiveAdvance 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.

5/24/24 • 84:27

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Keven Hendricks, an expert and pioneer in Crypto and Dark Web investigations. Keven is the founder of Ubivis, a project dedicated to combatting the spread of narcotics using the dark web. He has worked previously under the FBI and DEA, taking part in various task forces. We discussed adapting to the changing crypto landscape, taking down criminals operating on the dark web, privacy in crypto, the tools he uses to keep himself secure and much more.Find Keven Hendricks:UBIVIS ProjectWe Spoke About:1:10 - Kevin’s background3:54 - Being part of an anti-online exploitation task force6:17 - How Kevin began specialising in cryptocurrencies10:03 - Working with federal and international organisations, adapting to the changing crypto landscape and participating in the take down of illicit marketplaces15:24 - Where adversaries on the dark web slip up18:34 - How criminals using cryptocurrencies cash out22:02 - Cryptocurrency ATMs24:44 - Monero and other privacy centric cryptocurrencies29:07 - Using privacy centric crytocurrencies31:56 - What is TOR?36:09 - Disscusing Torndao Cash44:14 - Most private and secure messaging apps47:25 - Which mobile OS is more secure?50:00 - Recommendations for tools similar to TOR and TailsOS52:09 - Advice for conducting investigations into crypto and the dark web55:32 - Cultural recommendations57:22 - Final thoughts and the increasing relevancy of cryptocurrenciesAdvance 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 DynamicsYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5/17/24 • 59:59

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Dr Andreas Krieg, director of MENA Analytica and associate professor at King's College London. He is also the author of Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives. Andreas has a wealth of experience in the private sector, academia and supporting the UK armed forces training and doctrine. We discussed learning how to spot opportunity, getting exposure outside of academic circles, ways forward for the situation in Gaza and much more.Find Dr Andreas Krieg:King's College London LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of NarrativesWe Spoke About:0:44 - Andreas’ background 6:15 - Hunting for opportunities  11:10 - Legacy, economy of effort in academia and exposure outside of academia 15:00 - Academic publications and their relationship to the public 19:48 - Getting exposure outside of academic circles 25:29 - The situation in Gaza and possible ways forward 49:00 - Andreas discusses his work surrounding subversion, and how Israel uses it 54:56 - Career advice 1:06:28 - 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!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.

5/4/24 • 71:44

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking again to Gareth Westwood, Sibylline's head of global intelligence. Gareth is a highly experienced practitioner, having previously worked for the UK government in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Ministry of Defence and in the private sector with AstraZeneca. We talked about demystifying the private sector, implementing AI and machine learning into intelligence, what makes a great leader and much more.Find Gareth Westwood:LinkedInSibyllineWe Spoke About:0:35 - Response to the podcast2:07 - Gareth’s background and demystifying the private sector5:20 - How Sibylline’s team is set up and how private intelligence vendors and in-house teams work together13:53 - Data Analysis and AI, how Gareth’s organisation implements it and what the future could look like24:02 - Strategies for fully understanding what the stakeholder wants to know and getting feedback37:31 - What makes a good intelligence and business leader?57:34 - What advice Gareth has for managers and leaders1:03:36 - The importance of one-to-ones with your staff1:08:23 - Is it healthy to create a competitive workplace with visible analytics based on performance?1:15:32 - 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!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Grey DynamicsYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4/19/24 • 85:48

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.

4/12/24 • 34:40

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today we are talking to Ole Donner. Ole is a former German Bundeswehr Officer and analyst. He spent time his teaching intelligence strategies, such as structured analytic techniques. Now he has own training and consulting company called Gründer Strukturierte Analyse Deutschland. He is also a research fellow at the Institute for Intelligence and Security Management. We discussed his time in the military, how to get into intelligence in Germany, tradecraft, key intelligence readings and much more.Find Ole Donner:LinkedIn Gründer Strukturierte Analyse Deutschland Clear Thinking: Structured Analytic Techniques and Strategic Foresight Analysis for Decisionmakers - Randolph H. Pherson, Ole Donner & Oliver GnadWe Spoke About:0:51 - Ole’s background 4:57 - Getting into the military and intelligence corps 07:06 - Careers pathways into intelligence in Germany 11:02 - How does Germany’s culture affect perspective on intelligence? 12:52 - What role do contractors play in German intelligence? 15:11 - Why Ole start Gründer Strukturierte Analyse Deutschland 18:24 - The intelligence training landscape 23:30 - Bottle necks in the process of making intellignece products 28:08 - How to break into the intelligence industry beyond Germany and key readings 33:03 - Using AIMS to improve intelligence dissemination 36:24 - When do the Grey Dynamics courses start? 37:27 - Ole’s intelligence course 42:00 - Is social media effecting attentions spans and how does that effect intelligence analysis 47:21 - 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.

4/5/24 • 58:09

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to John Atwell. John spent over twenty-three years of experience in operational and analysis roles at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Since leaving the agency, John has spent time as a consultant, become a columnist for the Haiwaii-Tribune Herald, became editor of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and a college lecturer at Haiwaii Community College. We discussed the culture shift in CIA after 9/11, views on allied and adversarial agencies around the world, advice for a career in intelligence and much more.Find John Atwell:LinkedInThe Island Intelligencer on SubstackWe Spoke About:0:32 - John Atwell’s background4:59 - What made John suitable for an operational role at CIA?9:10 - The shift towards paramilitarism at CIA after 9/1112:21 - Will CIA return to its pre-9/11 culture with its focus back to strategic targets?15:04 - CIA and diversity19:40 - Which international intelligence agencies was John impressed by during his career?21:31 - Thoughts on adversarial intelligence agencies23:44 - The growing use of intelligence and counter intelligence by non-state actors26:56 - Is the swing to OSINT, geospatial and cyber at the detriment of HUMINT?29:38 - Why John did not join the private sector after leaving the intelligence community32:06 - John on working with his wife at CIA33:08 - What advice would you give someone who wants a career in intelligence?35:59 - Ahmed’s career journey40:51 - 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!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Grey DynamicsYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3/22/24 • 47:40

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to Kevin Riehle. Kevin has thirty years of experience in the US intelligence community and specialises in Russia and Counter Intelligence. Retiring in 2021, Kevin now works as an academic and author. He is currently a lecturer at the Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS). Kevin's latest book, "The Russian FSB: A Concise History of the Federal Security Service", takes a detailed look at the service and its activities.Enter to the giveaway to win a signed copy of Kevin Riehle's "The Russian FSB"In celebration of Kevin's new book on the Russian FSB we have teamed up with him to give away two (2) copies of the book to members of our Community!Follow the instructions and enter our competition for the chance to win a copy of The Russian Fsb: A Concise History of the Federal Security Service!Click on the following Link to enter our Competition!https://www.tropee.com/greydynamics2. Complete any of the below to collect a 100 points to enter the giveaway!A) Subscribe to our YouTube channel.B) Join Grey Dynamics Newsletter!C) Listen to the latest Podcast with our guest and book author, Kevin P. Riehle and Comment!D) Follow Grey Dynamics on LinkedIn.E) Follow Grey Dynamics on Instagram.3. Go to the rewards tab, click on the Giveaway and click on the "Enter Draw" button!The Competition will last for a week, ending at March 22nd 2024, 12 PM London Time.Good luck!Find Kevin Riehle:LinkedIn X Academia.edu Brunel University LondonWe spoke about:0:36 - Kevin’s background 5:09 - Who is the FSB? 7:32 - What is the FSB’s jurisdiction  10:33 - How comparable is the FSB to intelligence organisations in the US and UK? 12:22 - Could an organisation similar to the FSB exist in a democracy? 13:52 - What are the functions of the FSB’s special operations units, Alpha and Vympel? 19:30 - What is SMERSH, and why is it being revived? 23:26 - Where does the FSB fit into Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy? 26:31 - How has the FSB’s ideology evolved? 31:22 - The FSB’s relationship with PMCs, far-right groups and hackers 34:44 - FSB corruption and criminal activity 41:50 - Kevin on counter intelligence 44:34 - How did Ahmed’s time at Brunel University, studying the Intelligence & Security Studies MA, impact his career? 47:19 - The importance of effective dissemination of intelligence 49:43 - Cultural recommendations  52:59 - Advice to those seeking a career in intelligenceAdvance 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.https://school.greydynamics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3/15/24 • 59:33

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.

3/8/24 • 20:32

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! Today we have Drew Biemer back with us again. Drew is a strategic management and communications professional with 2 decades of experience in governmental, public and civil affairs. His prior experience includes congressional and gubernatorial campaign management, legislative staffing, executive protection, geopolitical risk management, investigations, intelligence, and public information. We spoke about how dark money gets into the political process, how nation-states interfere in third-world countries' elections, targeting using social media and much more.Find Drew Biemer:LinkedInWe spoke about:1:06 - The presidential nomination process 8:14 - How dark money gets into the US electoral process  18:22 - How corporations interfere in the US political process 24:43 - Interference in other countries elections 28:40 - Psychological micro-targeting using social media 36:42 - The effect TikTok could have on US and other elections 48:28 - Ahmed and Drew’s experience concerning elections abroad 53:40 - Cultural recommendations 59:14 - Cultural observationsAdvance 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.

2/2/24 • 66:36

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.

1/26/24 • 86:36

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Michael Blicher Soerensen. Michael is a veteran of the Danish army, specialising in electronic warfare and SIGINT. He is currently a global security site lead at Meta. We discussed what makes a good analyst, deploying to Iraq, corporate intelligence and much more. Enjoy!Find MichaelLinkedInWe spoke about:2:40 - Michael's background5:15 - Opportunities after working in SIGINT and Electronic Warfare9:17 - Killings your darlings10:40 - Adjusting to work outside of the army14:09 - Learning to build rapport with collegues in the workplace16:22 - What makes a good intelligence analyst20:21 - Discovering new career opportunities and staying open minded24:49 - Michael’s experience on deployment28:17 - Michael's experience working with allied intelligence counterparts32:07 - Commentary on how training and background can heavily influence analyst’s perspectives36:32 - Tailoring intelligence to the consumers needs and creating valuable products38:08 - Issues in the field of OSINT48:30 - Intelligence professionals being able to educate consumers on intelligence can and cannot do51:30 - Competing with other internal and external intelligence professionals in the corporate world1:01:50 - Lack of Tactical intelligence in the private sector1:03:24 - Intelligence products currently consumed by in the corporate world1:05:47 - Cultural RecommendationsAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!Sign up to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS) for Top Instructors, Practical Skills, and Real-World Application.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.

1/12/24 • 72:10

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week, we are talking to Mack! Mack is a former British Army Infantryman and Team Leader. He then went on to be recruited as an Intelligence Officer in the tri-service Defence Human Intelligence Unit (DHU). After leaving the armed forces, Mack became a recruiter. Spending some time working in the Private Equity space, before joining cyber specialists Trident Search, where he is now. We discussed transitioning from infantry to intelligence, Mack's time in DHU combatting the Islamic State, the importance of culture in the work environment and much more.Find Mack:LinkedInWe spoke about:0:33 - Mack’s background 6:02 - Bridging the gap between the military and the private sector 9:20 - Upskilling for veterans 10:14 - Lack of consensus on intelligence job titles 12:52 - Intelligence as a function constantly having to prove its worth 16:05 - Mack’s time in the infantry and transition to intelligence  19:14 - Mack’s first tour as DHU 21:00 - Advice to people wanting to join DHU 23:07 - Referencing for employers as intelligence professionals and veterans 24:44 - Moving directly from the military to private equity 26:14 - The importance of culture in a workplace 29:41 - Moving to different countries to offer services 31:51 - Considering culture when recruiting 34:04 - What long-term career advice would Mack give to those looking to join the armed forces 37:05 - Getting into cyber as a route into intelligence 39:18 - Salary ranges in intelligence and cyber 45:02 - Mack asks Ahmed where he sees Grey Dynamics 2-3 years 50:14 - Cultural recommendations  54:34 - Final thoughtsAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!Sign up to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS) for Top Instructors, Practical Skills, and Real-World Application.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.

12/22/23 • 56:49

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week, we are talking to a risk management expert in the humanitarian sector. E. has previously worked in the military and private security sector in many countries and conflict zones. We'll discuss the opportunities presented during crisis, how humanitarian NGOs use intelligence and the complexity of navigating the current information space.We spoke about:0:00 - Intro and E's background 5:13 - Getting into humanitarian security 7:26 - How the private sector can learn to see risk as an opportunity 9:00 - Why is the private sector so conservative with risk 14:23 - Is there space for the private and humanitarian sector to work closer together 16:50 - Does the humanitarian sector have anything to learn from the private sector in terms of their approach to security 19:17 - How organisations such as humanitarian NGOs can use intelligence to support their operations 21:01 - Overcoming the stigma associated with intelligence in the humanitarian sector 24:39 - How unhelpful the mystification of intelligence is 28:54 - How has OSINT impacted the humanitarian sector? 32:25 - How do humanitarian organisations navigate the complexity of the current information domain 40:31 - What are some of the tools and techniques E uses for his work 45:23 - Advice on getting into security risk management in the humanitarian sector 47:31 - What keeps E up at night 53:29 - The emerging weaponisation of refugees 59:32 - Cultural recommendationsAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!Sign up to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS) for Top Instructors, Practical Skills, and Real-World Application.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.

12/15/23 • 65:33

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast for season 3! We're kicking things off with a fascinating guest today, Pasha Munro. Pasha served as a Royal Marine Mountain Leader and Special Boat Service operator as part of UKSF in the British Armed Forces. Today, he is the director of operations at the private security company Black Box Global. Pasha has honed his skills in high-pressure environments, where precision, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence are paramount. His extensive experience in conducting complex operations and mitigating security risks allows him to provide invaluable guidance and leadership in safeguarding organisations and their assets.You can find Pasha Munro on LinkedIn.We spoke about:0:37 - Pasha’s background4:34 - Becoming a Royal Marine9:54 - First time in Special Forces selection12:12 - Becoming a Royal Marine mountain leader and returning to Special Forces selection15:35 - Joining the Special Boat Service (SBS)18:31 - Why Pasha choose the SBS19:18 - Training and earning his keep in the SBS21:25 - Deploying to Afghanistan with the SBS31:13 - Getting back into maritime activities32:32 - The Afghanistan pullout35:11 - Operational scenarios in the SBS37:32 - The psychological aspect of being in the water38:55 - Life after the SBS, office life and close protection43:27 - Black Box Global46:33 - Mentoring and advice49:17 - Being able to switch off50:52 - Advice to young peopleAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!Sign up to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS) for Top Instructors, Practical Skills, and Real-World Application.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!Follow the Grey Dynamics PodcastPodcast Archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/8/23 • 58:27

We're back to discuss the 2019 reboot of Call of Duty's Modern Warfare series! In this episode we'll be talking about the inspirations for the campaign, the controversies that made headlines, chemical weapons and much more.Make sure to stay tuned for the first episode of season three, coming very soon!You can find Marcel Plichta on:Grey DynamicsLinkedInTwitterYou can find Michael Elmer on:Grey DynamicsLinkedInWe Spoke About:0:00 - Intro1:27 - Context5:54 - Marines vs. Spetsnaz in Kastovia20:26 - The London Attack27:07 - Russian occupation in Urzikstan36:11 - US Marines and CIA search for Al-Qatala38:03 - Storming of the US embassy in Urzikstan44:27 - The Highway of Death49:39 - The flashback 52:20 - Designating the rebels as terrorists and intel briefings58:05 - Second flashback1:00:16 - Clandestine operation in Russia and going to get General Barkov in Moldova1:09:25 - SummaryRelated ArticlesThe Wagner Group: The World’s Most Infamous PMCThe KSSO: Russia’s Special Operations CommandCIA Special Activities Center: The Third OptionMARSOC Marine Raiders: Always Faithful, Always ForwardSCO19: The ‘Trojans’ of LondonPrevious Call of Duty Podcast EpisodesEpisode 17: Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, an Intelligence perspectiveEpisode 18: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an Intelligence Perspective (Pt. 2)Episode 19: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an Intelligence Perspective (Pt. 3)Sign up for the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS)Sign Up HereSubscribe for Exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsSubscribe Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/10/23 • 81:25

Welcome to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS). In this special podcast, we provide an all-encompassing look at our unique approach to intelligence training, discussing our origin story, course structure, and future vision.Recognising a gap in existing intelligence training – a disconnect between academic studies and on-the-job experiences – we founded GDIS. Our mission? To bridge this gap and offer an effective transition from theoretical knowledge to practical intelligence work.The heart of our intelligence training is a series of six crucial modules, each addressing a distinct phase of the intelligence cycle:Intelligence FundamentalsIntelligence Direction FundamentalsIntelligence Collection FundamentalsIntelligence Processing FundamentalsIntelligence Analysis FundamentalsIntelligence Dissemination FundamentalsOur podcast also offers a glimpse into the future, revealing our plans for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of our intelligence training program. These upcoming phases will introduce specialised and advanced modules, deepening our intelligence training further. To ensure quality training, we limit our student intake to 100 per cohort (for the whole bundle and each 2/3 months), maintaining a focus on personalised attention and mentorship.Despite the comprehensive nature of our intelligence training, the courses are around $200/$250 per course. While the bundle is economically priced between $1000 and $1250. We will continuously update and refine our courses to stay current with the industry's evolving landscape, ensuring our students receive up-to-date and relevant intelligence training.Tune into our latest podcast episode for an exclusive look at how GDIS is reshaping intelligence training. Whether you're a prospective student, potential partner, or an intelligence enthusiast, join us to explore the innovative world of intelligence training.Timestamps:0:00 Why we made the course9:22 The Fundamentals15:35 Direction19:24 Collection21:05 Processing25:38 Analysis31:38 Dissemination34:18 Caveats and FAQ37:46 Instructors38:24 Phase Two and Difficulty40:40 Career prospects42:57 External courses and instructors45:37 Marcel’s thoughts47:40 Who can take this course?Grey Dynamic Intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/14/23 • 54:09

Today we are rounding up the best advice we have had so far in season 2 of the podcast! Advice from professionals from across the industry, whether it be corporate, government, or non-profit, it's all here. Be sure to check out the episodes featured. This is our last episode of season 2, but keep on the look out for bonus episodes over the summer.Professionals Featured:Mike Evans (0:23)Benjamin Strick (7:09)Skip Schiphorst (9:14)Jordan Ponath (13:35)Mike Monnik (21:07)Paul Scharre (25:02)Lucas Webber (30:42)Alec Bertina (32:33)Jonah Leff (37:22)D. (40:44)Kelly Wong (42:45)Bryan Stern (44:32)Register your interest in the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/7/23 • 60:40

Today, I spoke to Drew Biemer, a strategic management, and communications professional with over two decades of experience in governmental, public, and civil affairs. Currently serving as the administrator of the Site Evaluation Committee and agency director for Energy Facility Siting, Permitting, Investigation, and Enforcement in the US State of New Hampshire.His political experience spans campaign management and legislative staffing at the local, state, and federal levels, working with notable figures such as members of Congress, governors, and presidential candidates.As a frequent panellist and moderator at energy conferences in the US and Africa, Drew shares his expertise in resilience, energy security, stakeholder engagement, land use, politics, and local content. He also has additional experience in executive protection, public safety, information operations, geopolitical risk analysis, and crisis management.You can find Drew Biemer on:LinkedInWe spoke about:Drew’s background (1:30)Policy campaigns as information operations (3:44)Why disrupt an adversary’s energy operation (8:37)Load shedding and South African case study (12:02)How ESG has impacted US business and policy (17:49)How can Western countries successfully partner with other countries going forward? (22:13)The western infantilization of African countries (25:34)What is the apprehension of nuclear power? (30:47)Are there any recurring issues Ahmed finds with his clients, concerning African energy (37:24)Career advice (45:40)Cultural Recommendations (48:39)Related Links:Corporate Intelligence, Global Risk, & OSINT Tips with Gareth WestwoodOSINT & SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence with Jordan PonathWarzone Extraction, China vs Taiwan & Project Dynamo with Bryan SternThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/23/23 • 54:22

Today, I spoke to Bryan Stern, who has 25 years of service focused on intelligence and special operations with the US. He specializes in counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, hostage rescue, personnel recovery, critical technology protection, and unconventional warfare against near-peer threats. He is a Purple Heart recipient and is credited with being a military first responder at the World Trade Center on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. Currently, he manages Project Dynamo, a non-profit international search, rescue, aid, and assistance organization. Initially established to aid individuals in leaving Afghanistan after the US withdrawal, Project Dynamo has since been involved in extracting people from Ukraine, Sudan, and various other perilous locations.You can find Project Dynamo on:Project DynamoFacebookTwitterLinkedinWe spoke about:Bryan’s background (0:56)Bryan on the focus of near-peer threats (4:40)US-China strategy and national focus (7:40)Developing US capability to fight near-peer threats (11:26)Questioning China’s combat experience (15:06)China’s legal claim to Taiwan (17:10)Do Americans care about Taiwan? (20:18)Project Dynamo and its origins during the withdrawal from Afghanistan (21:15)Project Dynamo after Afghanistan (31:57)Discussing what human infrastructure is (41:28)Project Dynamo in Sudan (49:02)Preparing for an evacuation from Taiwan (59:28)Advice (1:10:36)Being disarming (1:12:04)Advice continued (1:15:06)Cultural recommendations (1:24:50)Related Links:OSINT, Military Career Transition & Language Skills with Skip SchiphorstOSINT & SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence with Jordan PonathInterview with former CIA Officer, Jason L.The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/16/23 • 89:40

Today I spoke to D., a former Military Intelligence operator from Australia. He has also worked in law enforcement and is currently doing contracted work. We spoke about his experience transitioning from combat engineer to intelligence operator, his time in Afghanistan, mental health, demystifying HUMINT, getting into OSINT and more.You can find D. on:InstagramWe spoke about:The reality on the ground in Afghanistan during his deployment (3:08) Staying on and changing roles after his first deployment (4:55) Transitioning from a combat engineer to intelligence (6:21) Lessons learned and experiences on deployment in intelligence (9:42) Whether he maintained any relationships from operations (12:31) Learning languages (13:43) Recognizing burnout and mental health struggles (16:43) Starting the.dirtydingo Instagram account (21:46) AI and the future of intelligence (27:04) Advice to professionals in the industry (29:56) Advice for getting started in OSINT (33:35) Cultural recommendations (39:07)Related Links: So, You Want To Be An Intelligence Analyst? A Guide to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) OSINT, Military Career Transition & Language Skills with Skip Schiphorst OSINT & SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence with Jordan Ponath GEOINT, OSINT & Facing Vicarious Trauma with Benjamin Strick Former DIA Intelligence Analyst, Marcel Plichta Intelligence Led-Policing, OSINT & Facing PTSD with Julie NelThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/9/23 • 42:37

Today I spoke to Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has interned at the International Criminal Courts. We discussed the challenges and rewards of working in intelligence, the obstacles ethnic minorities face in the application process, and Kelly's advice for young professionals.Apologies for the mic quality in this episode.Disclaimer:Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the Interviewee are solely that of the Interviewee and do not reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of any institution or organisation.You can find Kelly on:LinkedInWe spoke about:What working at the ICC was like as an intern (3:00)Moving from an international organisation to the private sector (6:13)The experience of working away from home (10:09)Kelly’s current job at the Senate of Canada (11:09)The precautions involved in working with classified material remotely (12:33)What working for the Senate of Canada in an intelligence role involves (14:42)Canada’s intelligence capability (16:05)OSINT and application of investigative mindset in Kelly’s role (17:25)What sets Kelly apart from others, professionally (19:46)What helped shape Kelly as a person and a professional (22:03)How being from an ethnic minority has impacted Kelly’s journey (24:44)What’s next for Kelly (28:37)What area Kelly would like to work in going forward (29:53)Mentoring (31:13)Career advice for young / mid career professionals (33:31)Cultural recommendations (35:05)Kelly’s question about the origins of Grey Dynamics (36:41)Kelly’s advice on languages (42:35)Final thoughts (46:29)Related Links:So, You Want To Be An Intelligence Analyst?A Guide to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)A Guide to Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/2/23 • 47:54

Today I spoke with Lucas Webber, co-founder of Militant Wire, an organization focused on providing independent analysis of militant activity and armed conflict around the world. We discussed Russia's "White Power Rangers", Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), interviewing violent non-state actors, Lucas' writing process and more.You can find Lucas on:Twitter LinkedIn Militant WirePractitioners We Spoke ToLucas’ background and The Militant Wire (0:43) What is Lucas currently working on? (06:48) The White Power Rangers (7:56) Who is ISKP? (10:30) ISKP’s media operation (14:51) The Taliban and GDI response to ISKP (17:41) What makes ISKP so robust? (21:06) What does Lucas’ process look like (22:59) Where Lucas sources his information (25:36) Talking to members of the groups Lucas writes about (27:12) Lucas’ structure for researching and writing (27:57) Advice for people trying to get into the field (30:50) Cultural recommendations (32:33) Lucas asks how Grey Dynamics started (33:49)Related Links: Russian Private Military Contractors in Ukraine with Alec Bertina Selling Terror Online and Information Warfare with Anna Kruglova So, You Want To Be An Intelligence Analyst? Cyber Terrorism: The Islamic State in Cyberspace IS-K: Undermining the Taliban and Central Asian Security Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) Pakistan: A Situational AssessmentThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5/12/23 • 40:25

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