Grey Dynamics

Today I spoke with Paul Scharre, the vice president and director of studies at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Previously he has worked for the Office of the Secretary of Defense as well as being a team leader in the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment. Scharre's latest book "Four Battlegrounds: Power in the age of artificial intelligence" discusses some of the bleeding edge issues facing US national security. We discussed the use of drones in Ukraine, limiting China's access to cutting-edge chips, data advantages and much more.You can find Paul on:Website CNAS Twitter LinkedInWe spoke aboutWhy AI? (2:18) How being a ranger affects Paul’s view on technology (4:02) What Paul’s work at CNAS is like and their focus (7:19) The impact of the restrictions imposed on China’s ability create to chips (8:55) How chips affect the potential conflict over Taiwan (13:06) How physical and cognitive advancements can allow soldiers to meet new challenges on the battlefield (17:11) The use of drones in Ukraine (25:23) Does China have a data advantage? (34:33) Career Advice (42:07) What will be important in the job market of tomorrow (44:20) Cultural recommendations (48:21) Resources to learn about AI (49:15)Related Links: Epoch Anthropic Import AIThe 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.

Today I spoke with Jordan Ponath, senior intelligence analyst at Lockheed Martin, ex-US Marine, and self-described 'data geek'. Jordan leads a team constantly on the lookout for threats to his organization using OSINT and SOCMINT techniques. In this episode, we get into the tools he and his team use as well as unconventional routes into the sector. You can find Jordan on:LinkedInWe spoke aboutJordan’s background (1:34)Having an unconventional background in intelligence (6:30)The changes to TweetDeck (8:19)How travelling affected Jordan (11:18)What a day in Jordan’s team looks like and the tools they use (14:40)What is the most fulfilling part of Jordan’s job? (24:13)The importance of clear direction from leadership and understanding of OSINT’s limits (27:00)What keeps Jordan up at night (31:48)Advice to young aspiring analysts, those looking to switch careers, and organizations looking to build intelligence capability (33:50)What Ahmed would have done differently as well as the importance of cyber and data in today's intelligence landscape (42:39)Cultural recommendations (50:35)Related Links:So, You Want to be an Intelligence Analyst?Expert Advice For Getting Into IntelligenceCorporate Intelligence, Global Risk & OSINT Tips with Gareth WestwoodGEOINT, OSINT & Facing Vicarious Trauma with Benjamin StrickOSINT, Military Career Transition & Language Skills with Skip SchiphorstChatGPT, The Intelligence Community & Career Advice with Mike EvansThe 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.

Today I spoke with The Rage X again, now going by his real name, Carlos. He has been closely following breaking news on conflicts since the second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020. I spoke with him about his background, his process, and the importance of reading into both sides of conflicts.You can find The Rage X on:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookTelegramWe spoke aboutCarlos' background (01:20)Creating The Rage X (12:32)His process (20:42)His favourite sources (24:01)Reading into both sides of conflicts (25:40)Having to create content designed for social media (28:04)His motivations (33:57)What is required to work around these topics (40:45)Related Links:What is an Intelligence Analyst?So, You Want to be an Intelligence Analyst?Expert Advice For Getting Into IntelligenceThe 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.

Today we spoke with Héni Nsaibia, the man behind Menastream. Héni is among the most knowledgeable people online regarding the Sahel, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. He is also a senior researcher at ACLED. We discussed his background, the situation in the region, and the key external actors.You can find Héni Nsaibia on:MenastreamACLEDWe spoke aboutHéni's background (0:53)Growing Menastream (11:11)Overview of the current situation in the Sahel (13:41)Malian government's newfound lethality with Russian support (22:36)The trajectory of Burkina Faso (26:24)Wagner's business model in Africa (29:19)The trajectory of Niger (31:13)The situation in Chad (36:55)How Mauritania has remained unscathed (41:51)The UN Missions in Mali and Niger (46:44)The US contribution to the region (49:06)12 months outlook (52:51)Cultural recommendations (1:03:52)Related Links:Mali 2023 ForecastBurkina Faso 2023 ForecastRussia Sahel 2023 ForecastNiger 2023 ForecastChad 2023 ForecastMauritania 2023 ForecastFrance Sahel 2023 ForecastEuropean Union Sahel 2023 Forecast 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.

Today I spoke with Mike Evans, head of intelligence at Securitas. Mike has been working in the private intelligence sector for nearly a decade, now leading an award-winning threat and intelligence service. He also has an intelligence background within the military. In this episode, we dive into topics such as the rise of AI, getting into the industry for young analysts, and what keeps us up at night.You can find Mike Evans on:LinkedInTwitterWe spoke aboutMike's background (00:54)Mike's team set up and capabilities (03:28)Sharing information for the greater good in the private sector (07:21)How military intelligence shaped Mike's thinking (10:23)How an intelligence manager can make an impact (14:10)How to deal with things when they go wrong (19:33)ChatGPT and its role in intelligence (21:33)Creating a reliable and motivated sensor network (24:50)Incoming trends to look out for (29:24)Opening the door to more people for a career in intelligence (30:44)Intelligence misconceptions (33:49)Career advice (40:24)What does Mike look for in young analysts (46:08)Cultural recommendations (47:21)What keeps Ahmed up at night (52:19)Related Links:What is an Intelligence Analyst?So, You Want to be an Intelligence Analyst?Expert Advice For Getting Into IntelligenceIntelligence-Led Policing, OSINT and Facing PTSD with Julie NelCorporate Intelligence, Global Risk and OSINT Tips with Gareth WestwoodSkills I never knew I would need as an Intelligence AnalystThe 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.

This week I caught up with Marcel Plichta. He is a PhD candidate at St. Andrews, Ex-DIA Analyst and a colleague. We discussed the details of the upcoming Grey Dynamics Intelligence course, some recent events, and what we have been into recently. You can find Marcel Plichta on:Grey DynamicsLinkedInTwitterDaily BeastWe spoke aboutUpdate on Wagner Group (0:50)Sahel Week (9:02)Chinese Spy Balloon (15:41)Russian & Iranian Spearfishing (19:00)The Earthquake in Türkiye & Syria (22:32)Details of the Grey Dynamics Training / Capability Development Program (25:15)Underestimation of the spread of technology in Africa (31:15)Useful Tools (35:34)Cultural Recommendations (40:09)Related Links:HDX Humanitarian Data ExchangeKahneman Daniel: Thinking, Fast & SlowWhat is an Intelligence Analyst?So, You Want to be an Intelligence Analyst?Expert Advice For Getting Into IntelligenceThe 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.

This week I spoke to Benjamin Strick, director of investigations at the Centre for Information Resilience. He leads teams using open source intelligence to support civil society, media, government and accountability mechanisms. He is also a Bellingcat contributor and previously worked as an investigator at BBC Africa Eye.You can find Benjamin Strick on:Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube FacebookWe spoke aboutBenjamin's background (2:46) Investigative diligence and the power of collaboration in OSINT (6:02) Mapping complex situations (7:52) Benjamin's most fulfilling project (12:13) Adding value and being a specialist (15:20) Generalists versus Specialists (19:19) Facing vicarious trauma (25:14) Why he does OSINT tutorials on YouTube (32:45) Digital literacy (35:48) Tools and advice (42:17) Advice on training (46:51) The importance of being to write for intelligence (49:35) What media Benjamin is consuming at the moment (53:16)Related Articles: What is an Intelligence Analyst? So, You Want to be an Intelligence Analyst? Expert Advice For Getting Into IntelligenceResources on Vicarious Trauma: How to Maintain Mental Hygiene as an Open Source Researcher Vicarious trauma and OSINT — a practical guideThe 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.

Welcome back for season two of the Grey Dynamics Podcast! We're kicking things off by talking to Chinese and Arabic OSINT trainer, Skip Schiphorst. Skip is an ex-Dutch Royal Marine who went onto do Chinese studies and now teaches OSINT skills.You can find Skip Schiphorst on:Twitter LinkedInWe spoke aboutSkip's background (1:08) Language learning tips and tricks (20:06) The social importance of learning a language (30:07) Teaching a Chinese and Arabic OSINT course (39:44) Researching workshop (44:55) Understanding different national perspectives (47:43) The importance of analysis and critical thinking (54:40) What media Skip is consuming at the moment (59:08) Advice (1:02:25)Related Articles: What is an Intelligence Analyst? So, You Want to be an Intelligence Analyst?The 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.

Part 3 of our series analyzing the Call of Duty series from an intelligence perspective. In this episode we look at 2011's Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, the most extravagant game yet. Storming Wallstreet, assaulting a hotel in Dubai, shootouts on the London Underground, and a chase through the Catacombs of Paris. It has it all.You can find Marcel Plichta on:TwitterGrey DynamicsLinkedInYou can find Michael Ellmer on:Grey DynamicsLinkedInTwitterWe spoke aboutFailing as a grey man in Amsterdam.Russian Spetsnaz in India.The Russian Navy in New York.Illicit trade routes through Sierra Leone.SAS shootout on the London Underground.Chemical weapons.Mid-flight plane hijacking.Call of Duty's portrayal of Somalia.War in Europe and much more.Related Articles:The KSSO: Russia's Special Operations CommandDelta Force: Sine Pari WarriorsDEVGRU: Also Known as Seal Team 6The Increment: The UK's Most Secretive Special Forces UnitSCO19: The 'Trojans' of LondonGIGN: The Hostage Rescue Primacy of the Gendarmerie Intervention GroupThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our series analysing the Call of Duty series from an intelligence perspective. This episode we look at 2009's Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. We travel the world from Afghanistan, to Brazil to the Virginia suburbs. Encountering Far Right Terrorists, Gun Runners, Spetsnaz and PMCs.You can find Marcel Plichta on:Twitter Grey Dynamics LinkedInYou can find Michael Ellmer on: Grey Dynamics LinkedIn TwitterWe spoke aboutRangers in Afghanistan. CIA Recruitment and Deep Cover. James Bond level spectacle. How realistic is the "No Russian" mission? Russian in the Virginia suburbs. Evil PMCs. Russian gear and the Ratnik Program. Perspectives in conflicts and their portrayal in propaganda. The pain of using a real Javelin.Related Articles: The Regimental Reconnaissance Company: Hidden Eyes of the Rangers CIA Special Activities Center: The Third Option The KSSO: Russia's Special Operations Command Ratnik: Russia's Modern Warrior Program PMCs: The Future Frontier of Warfare in Afghanistan?The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we're not with family, some of us at Grey Dynamics are spending the holiday break playing the new Modern Warfare! As a bonus for the holidays, we decided to record some episodes looking at the franchise's realism. In this first episode, we will take a look at the granddaddy of modern shooters, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.You can find Marcel Plichta on:Twitter Grey Dynamics LinkedInYou can find Michael Ellmer on: Grey Dynamics LinkedInWe spoke aboutRealism in the series. Special Air Service (SAS). Where is JSOC? The consequences of nukes in the Middle East. Russian Civil War. Ghillie Suits. AC-130. Psyops.Related Articles: 160th SOAR (A): Night Stalkers Marine Force Reconnaissance Marine Raiders AC-130 GunshipThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I spoke with Rory Cormac, an international relations lecturer at the University of Nottingham. He specialises in UK covert action and has written six books on the matter. Including his latest "How To Stage A Coup and ten other lessons from the world of secret statecraft".You can find Rory Cormac on:TwitterUniversity of NottinghamWe spoke aboutThoughts on the recent German coup attempt.Do coups work?The difference between UK & US intelligence culture.Staying away from conspiratorial mindsets.Foreign espionage in UK academia.The royal family and their relationship to UK intelligence.Intended consequences of covert action.Learning from failures.The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I thought we would round up some of the best advice from our guests so far on the podcast. If you would like to check out further advice, here is Marcel Plichta's article on becoming an Intelligence Analyst. You can also find the links to the individual podcasts featured in this episode below.We spoke toJason L. spoke about being impartial, learning a language, writing for intelligence and more.Jack Margolin spoke about having a sense of purpose and finding your niche.Julie Nel spoke about problem-solving mindsets, constantly learning and not relying only on technology.Dave Luke spoke about finding a mentor, forming the right attitude, understanding what you can offer and more.Marcel Plichta spoke about critical thinking in the age of social media.Gareth Westwood spoke about understanding how you best consume information, demonstrating skills, the value of public sector work and more.The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I spoke with HI Sutton a.k.a Covert Shores. He writes about the changing world of underwater and seabed warfare, covering secretive and unusual vessel technologies used to fight beneath the waves. Combining the latest open-source intelligence (OSINT) with traditional science of defense analysis.You can find HI Sutton on:TwitterMastodonhisutton.comWe spoke aboutIllustrating cutting-edge technology in MS PaintHow Ukrainian USVs are changing naval warfareThe future of FrogmenNarco SubmarinesTsunami creating Russian Poseiden torpedoRussian Submarine activity in the ArcticThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I spoke with Marcel Plichta! He is at the moment doing his PhD at St. Andrews. And before that, he was an intelligence analyst for the DIA, which stands for Defence Intelligence Agency and is the Pentagon’s intelligence agency.You can find Marcel on:TwitterLinkedInWe spoke aboutUkrainian interceptor missile lands in Poland The Role of OSINT on TwitterBritish military withdrawal from MaliWagner PMC in Mali The importance of intelligence training Kamikaze drone solutions in Ukraine Reality TV Show "Make Me Prime Minister" The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I spoke with Mike Godwin! Mike is a freelance journalist who focuses on defence and security matters in Eastern Europe and the caucuses as well as NATO. He's a combat veteran of the United States Army and currently lives in Tbilisi, Georgia, where he runs his own journalism and OSINT platform.You can find Mike on:WebsiteInstagramTelegramTwitterLinkedInWe spoke aboutMike's experience in the US ArmyHis life as a journalist in GeorgiaSouth Ossetia and Abkhazia How Partisanship influences journalism The importance of on-the-ground experience The Role of Caucuses in the Ukrainian invasion Importance of having a life outside of your work The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I spoke with RageX! he collects, processes and processes before turning that into analysis 2.0. He focuses on Social Media intelligence (SOCMINT) and open-source intelligence (OSINT). On all his platforms, he caters to an audience of around 500 thousand.You can find RageX on:WebsiteInstagramTelegramTwitterTumblrWe spoke aboutStudying conflicts through OSINTFinding victims of war crimesHis loyalty to the truth The use of social media to disseminate information and intelligence His struggles with censorship on social media and powerful interests The Speed of dissemination on Twitter Telegram is a conflict search engine Power of information warfare in Ukraine The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!SpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I spoke with Anna Kruglova! Anna is a Lecturer of Terrorism Studies and a Programme leader for MA Terrorism and Security at the School of Arts and Media at the University of Salford. She obtained her PhD in international studies from Queen’s University Belfast and her MA in international conflict studies from King’s College London and her MSc in Security Studies from UCL. Her research interests are focused on terrorist propaganda and she is particularly interested in exploring what role the Internet, media and social media play in the recruitment process and radicalisation. She recently published a book Terrorist Recruitment, Propaganda and Branding: Selling Terror Online.We spoke aboutISIL Cat memesAnna's research into ISIS Digital Marketing techniques to recruit and spread propaganda The recruitment of social media and branding experts5 Star Jihad and how ISIS catered towards different audiences The role of adventure, belonging and nostalgia in recruitment messagingRole of the media and policy maker receptivity Academic bureaucracy and the role of researchers Information warfare meets Active Measures in UkraineThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for joining the Great Dynamics Podcast, today I spoke with Samuel Bendett! Samuel is an advisor with the CNA Strategy, Policy, Plan, and Program centre where he is a member of the Russia Studies program.He's also an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for New American Security. His work involves research on Russian defense and technology developments, unmanned and autonomous military systems and artificial intelligence, as well as Russian military capabilities and decision-making during crises. And he's also an honorary Mad Scientist, which is very cool with the US Army TRADOC Math Scientist Initiative!We Spoke aboutRussian military developments and failures in UkraineHow Ukraine turned the table on the "masters" Hybrid Warfare The effectiveness of Turkish and Irani dronesThe role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Ukraine WarMilitary technology developments despite sanctionsYou can find more out about Samuel's work via his Twitter Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast is available on all platforms and I would love for you guys could subscribe and rate the podcast if you have a minute! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Grey Dynamics Podcast, I spoke with Gareth Westwood. Garrett is an 11 year veteran of the intelligence community in the uk. He served in different roles in the military as well as in the foreign service. In the last two years, He spent his time building and running an internal global corporate intelligence team in a large pharmaceutical company as the head of Global Intelligence. We Spoke about:Gareth's career starting as Music teacherThe intersection of complex musical composition and technical intelligence analysis The value of joining the military and foreign service Why it is crucial to focus on accuracy, brevity and clarity in your briefings to intelligence consumers Keeping lists and prioritisation to combat burnout as an intelligence analyst How the take over of Afghanistan was predicted but still shocking (Read Ghost Wars by Steve Coll)OSINT Tools, Tips and Tricks You find Gareth on LinkedIn: Gareth WestwoodPlease give us feedback and reviews on platforms where you listen to the podcast on any platform! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Grey Dynamics Podcast, I spoke with my old mentor partner and friend Julie Nel! Julie is an experienced senior leader within the security industry, with a career spanning 30 years across UK Military and Law Enforcement. She specialises in Intelligence and Serious and Organised Crime and has served as Force Director of Intelligence and the National Lead for Intelligence in Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies (HMIC).Currently, she is the founder and managing director of the private intelligence and investigative firm B4secure We Spoke about:Julie's career in the military and policeThe value of intelligence-led policingThe creativity of OSINT researchers What it takes to be a great intelligence analystFacing and dealing with PTSD and survivor's guilt The power of having hobbies to switch off from work Please give us feedback and reviews on platforms where you listen to the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sat down with my friend and former British Army engineer, paratrooper turned humanitarian, adventurer, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dave Luke.Dave is Artios Global's CEO and an Information and Strategy advisor who has led humanitarian relief, research assessments and media production in complex emergencies and transitional states for 15 years. He has worked in more than 50 countries.We discussed:His journey from Northern Ireland to the highest peaks in the world.His love for humanitarian workThe art of storytelling and its role in research and intelligence.How to lead with unconditional honesty and trustBuilding your own tribeBeing fearless in approaching opportunitiesFor more information about the Grey Dynamics Podcast, please visit https://greydynamics.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for joining the Grey Dynamics podcast. We have a very special guest, Jack Margolin! Jack is the program director of the Conflict-Affected States Program at C4ADS, which is a nonprofit organization that uses publicly available information and emerging technology to disrupt international crime and conflict. He has investigated corruption, arms trafficking, and nuclear proliferation from Russia to South Sudan.We spoke aboutIllicit Nuclear Technology Procurement by companies in Pakistan and IndiaSudanese state-owned cartel and its connections with the Wagner Group Comparing and contrasting publicly accessible information (PAI) and open source intelligence (OSINT) Flight data tracking using C4ADS's proprietary ADS-B Exchange data tool How the desire of being first on Twitter can lead to misinformation propagation North Korean networks in AfricaFind your passion and niche down if you want to stand out and build transferable skills You can find Jack's work at https://c4ads.org/people/jack-margolin/ or via Twitter @Jack_Mrgln Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everybody! Thank you for joining the Grey Dynamics Podcast. I'm your host Ahmed Hassan. We spoke with Kyle Cunliffe. Kyle is a lecturer at Salford's University Intelligence Programs. His research focuses on intelligence and Cyberspace, particularly where those two meet. We spoke about The difficulties facing human intelligence practitioners in a growing world of high-tech surveillance.  How video games inspired Kyle to study intelligence.The Tensions between intelligence scholars and practitioners.Knowing what you are good at and utilising that for a role in Intelligence.Information overload through social media.And much more!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available everywhere If you want to get in touch with Kyle: @Kyle_Cunliffe on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcel is at the moment doing his PhD at St. Andrews. And before that, he was an intelligence analyst for the DIA, which stands for Defence Intelligence Agency and is the Pentagon's intelligence agency. Right now he lives in beautiful Scotland working on other exciting problems that he will talk about with us today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we spoke with former military intelligence analyst and New Zealand native Alcon S2. We talked about the role of OSINT in social media discourse and taking the mystique out of intelligence analysis tradecraft on social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for joining the Grey Dynamics podcast today! We have a very illustrious guest, Jason L. Jason served as a Marine for 12 years. After that, he joined the Nuclear Security Industry. And from there on out, he was recruited by the CIA. Today he has a different role in the Intelligence Community (IC).The Podcast is available here and on most streaming platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grey dynamics podcast offers 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. With your host Ahmed Hassan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.