Intel Focus Special
by Intel Focus
Latest episode
Voices from Venezuela: Personal Stories Under Maduro
Voices from Venezuela: Personal Stories Under Maduro
About this podcast
Intel Focus: The Review has evolved into Intel Focus Special, a series dedicated to moments that demand deeper context and responsibility. It brings together key updates from Intel Focus’ investigative work with voices directly affected by human rights violations, major incidents, and critical developments. The focus is on understanding complex issues beyond headlines, combining internal analysis with lived experience to provide clarity where it matters most.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Voices from Venezuela: Personal Stories Under Maduro · 42 minIn this episode of the Intel Focus Special, we discuss the complex political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, with our guest Fernanda (not her real name), a Venezuelan…
- How Syria’s War Crimes Are Investigated? Kornelia Georgieva Explains · 46 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, host Qais Alamdar engages with Kornelia Georgieva, an intelligence analyst and investigator with extensive experience in…
- Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’ against Iran explained · 26 minThe conversation delves into the recent escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel, focusing on Israel's precision strikes against Iranian military targets, including nuclear…
- The Evolution of the Turkistan Islamic Party or TIP · 26 minIn this conversation, Qais Alamdar and Rajab Taieb discuss the transition from AI-generated content to human interaction in the Review series. They delve into the Turkestan…
- India-Pakistan Tensions Explained · 11 minThis episode examines the long-standing and volatile relationship between India and Pakistan, tracing its origins to the 1947 Partition of British India and the subsequent…
- Taurus KEPD 350 Cruise Missile · 8 minTaurus KEPD 350, a sophisticated European air-launched cruise missile known for its precision and ability to strike deeply buried targets from a distance. Developed by a…
- Pegasus Spyware: Weaponized Surveillance and Global Espionage · 17 minPegasus spyware, developed by the Israeli NSO Group, is a sophisticated tool designed for governments to combat serious crime and terrorism by secretly infecting mobile devices…
- Europe Rearms: Responding to a New Security Era · 13 minFollowing Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe has significantly increased its defense spending, marking a shift from prioritizing economic concerns to addressing…
- Return to Earth: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams · 12 minAstronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after a significantly extended nine-month mission in space. Their journey back in a SpaceX capsule concluded…
- German 2025 Elections Explained · 20 minJoin us on Intel Focuses as we break down the crucial German snap election that's poised to impact not just Europe, but the world. We'll dive into Germany's mixed-member…
- What are tariffs? · 14 minJoin us in this episode of Intel Focuses as we dive into the complex world of tariffs, explaining what they are, their history, and their multifaceted impact on global trade…
- Book Review: Factfulness by Hans Rosling · 33 minAre you ready to challenge your worldview? Join us in this episode of Intel Focus: The Review series as we dive into the powerful ideas of "Factfulness" by Hans Rosling, a book…
- Cybersexism: A Systematic Review of Misogyny Research in the Digital Age · 18 minThis episode analyses a comprehensive paper titled 'How do we study misogyny in the digital age? A systematic literature review using a computational linguistic approach' by Lara…
- What is Digital Forensics? A comprehensive guide. · 16 minDigital forensics, a branch of forensic science, involves collecting and analyzing digital evidence from various devices to maintain its integrity for legal proceedings. The…
- Syria's Rebel Offensive: How Assad Lost Aleppo and Hama · 13 minIn this episode of Intel Focus: The Review series, we explore the unexpected resurgence of fighting in the Syrian civil war, focusing on the recent rebel offensive and its…
- The Evolution of Surveillance: Are We Truly Safe? · 15 minIn this episode of Intel Focus, the hosts delve into the pervasive and evolving nature of surveillance, examining how our perceptions and reactions to being watched have changed…
- Trump is Back: What That Means? · 15 minIn this episode of Intel Focus: The Review Series, we explore the surprising 2024 election results, with Donald Trump winning a second term. We analyze key factors such as voter…
- OSINT in Counter-terrorism · 19 minIn this episode of Intel Focus: The Review Series, we delve into the pivotal role of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in counterterrorism efforts. Uncover how analysts harness…
- Left Behind: Afghan Soldiers in Peril · 10 minIn this episode, we uncover the harrowing ordeal faced by Afghan commandos trained and supported by British forces, whose relocation applications have been unjustly rejected by…
- How to Stay Safe in Digital World · 11 minIn this episode of Intel Focus: The Review Series, we delve into digital safety, exploring topics such as media literacy, cybersecurity threats, and the importance of critical…
