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: LinkedIn Sibylline We Spoke About: 0:35 - Response to the podcast 2:07 - Gareth’s background and demystifying the private sector 5:20 - How Sibylline’s team is set up and how private intelligence vendors and in-house teams work together 13:53 - Data Analysis and AI, how Gareth’s organisation implements it and what the future could look like 24:02 - Strategies for fully understanding what the stakeholder wants to know and getting feedback 37:31 - What makes a good intelligence and business leader? 57:34 - What advice Gareth has for managers and leaders 1:03:36 - The importance of one-to-ones with your staff 1:08:23 - Is it healthy to create a competitive workplace with visible analytics based on performance? 1:15:32 - Cultural recommendations 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 Reports With 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.

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 Gnad We 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 Recommendations 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 Reports With 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.

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: LinkedIn The Island Intelligencer on Substack We Spoke About: 0:32 - John Atwell’s background 4:59 - What made John suitable for an operational role at CIA? 9:10 - The shift towards paramilitarism at CIA after 9/11 12:21 - Will CIA return to its pre-9/11 culture with its focus back to strategic targets? 15:04 - CIA and diversity 19:40 - Which international intelligence agencies was John impressed by during his career? 21:31 - Thoughts on adversarial intelligence agencies 23:44 - The growing use of intelligence and counter intelligence by non-state actors 26:56 - 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 community 32:06 - John on working with his wife at CIA 33:08 - What advice would you give someone who wants a career in intelligence? 35:59 - Ahmed’s career journey 40:51 - Cultural Recommendations 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 Reports With 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.

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/greydynamics 2. 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 London We 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 intelligence 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. https://school.greydynamics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: LinkedIn We 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 observations 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 Reports With 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.

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: LinkedIn Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach To Strategic Competition & Conventional Military Conflict We spoke about: 0:55 - Why Curtis chose to join the Green Berets 4:26 - Deployments during the war on terror as part of 10th Special Forces Group 5:15 - Experiencing other cultures 6:23 - Observations on Somalia 13:01 - The legacy of French colonialism and Wagner’s activities in the Sahel 22:00 - Historical Russian strategy and hybrid warfare 32:38 - 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 invasion 48:09 - The FSB’s botched invasion plan and feeding the Kremlin bad intelligence 56:29 - The future of Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy and destruction of their special forces capability 1:00:27 - 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 forces 1:13:58 - Advice to those looking to write a book 1:15:57 - How Grey Dynamics decides what topics to cover 1:21:24 - Cultural recommendations 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 Reports With 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.

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 Michael LinkedIn We spoke about: 2:40 - Michael's background 5:15 - Opportunities after working in SIGINT and Electronic Warfare 9:17 - Killings your darlings 10:40 - Adjusting to work outside of the army 14:09 - Learning to build rapport with collegues in the workplace 16:22 - What makes a good intelligence analyst 20:21 - Discovering new career opportunities and staying open minded 24:49 - Michael’s experience on deployment 28:17 - Michael's experience working with allied intelligence counterparts 32:07 - Commentary on how training and background can heavily influence analyst’s perspectives 36:32 - Tailoring intelligence to the consumers needs and creating valuable products 38:08 - Issues in the field of OSINT 48:30 - Intelligence professionals being able to educate consumers on intelligence can and cannot do 51:30 - Competing with other internal and external intelligence professionals in the corporate world 1:01:50 - Lack of Tactical intelligence in the private sector 1:03:24 - Intelligence products currently consumed by in the corporate world 1:05:47 - Cultural Recommendations Advance 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 Reports With 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.

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 Recommendations Related Links: ahmed@greydynamics.com Incogni 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 Reports With 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.

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 FSB 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 Reports With 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.

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: LinkedIn We 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 thoughts Advance 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 Reports With 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.

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 recommendations Advance 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 Reports With 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.

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 background 4:34 - Becoming a Royal Marine 9:54 - First time in Special Forces selection 12:12 - Becoming a Royal Marine mountain leader and returning to Special Forces selection 15:35 - Joining the Special Boat Service (SBS) 18:31 - Why Pasha choose the SBS 19:18 - Training and earning his keep in the SBS 21:25 - Deploying to Afghanistan with the SBS 31:13 - Getting back into maritime activities 32:32 - The Afghanistan pullout 35:11 - Operational scenarios in the SBS 37:32 - The psychological aspect of being in the water 38:55 - Life after the SBS, office life and close protection 43:27 - Black Box Global 46:33 - Mentoring and advice 49:17 - Being able to switch off 50:52 - Advice to young people Advance 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 Reports With 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 Podcast Podcast Archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dynamics LinkedIn Twitter You can find Michael Elmer on: Grey Dynamics LinkedIn We Spoke About: 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Context 5:54 - Marines vs. Spetsnaz in Kastovia 20:26 - The London Attack 27:07 - Russian occupation in Urzikstan 36:11 - US Marines and CIA search for Al-Qatala 38:03 - Storming of the US embassy in Urzikstan 44:27 - The Highway of Death 49:39 - The flashback  52:20 - Designating the rebels as terrorists and intel briefings 58:05 - Second flashback 1:00:16 - Clandestine operation in Russia and going to get General Barkov in Moldova 1:09:25 - Summary Related Articles The Wagner Group: The World’s Most Infamous PMC The KSSO: Russia’s Special Operations Command CIA Special Activities Center: The Third Option MARSOC Marine Raiders: Always Faithful, Always Forward SCO19: The ‘Trojans’ of London Previous Call of Duty Podcast Episodes Episode 17: Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, an Intelligence perspective Episode 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 Here Subscribe for Exclusive Grey Dynamics Reports Subscribe Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Fundamentals Intelligence Direction Fundamentals Intelligence Collection Fundamentals Intelligence Processing Fundamentals Intelligence Analysis Fundamentals Intelligence Dissemination Fundamentals Our 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 course 9:22 The Fundamentals 15:35 Direction 19:24 Collection 21:05 Processing 25:38 Analysis 31:38 Dissemination 34:18 Caveats and FAQ 37:46 Instructors 38:24 Phase Two and Difficulty 40:40 Career prospects 42:57 External courses and instructors 45:37 Marcel’s thoughts 47:40 Who can take this course? Grey Dynamic Intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Subscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: LinkedIn We 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 Westwood OSINT & SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence with Jordan Ponath Warzone Extraction, China vs Taiwan & Project Dynamo with Bryan Stern The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Subscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dynamo Facebook Twitter Linkedin We 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 Schiphorst OSINT & SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence with Jordan Ponath Interview with former CIA Officer, Jason L. The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Subscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Instagram We 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 Nel The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Subscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: LinkedIn We 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! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Subscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Wire Practitioners We Spoke To Lucas’ 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 Assessment The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Subscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.