Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
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Inside the new age of AI-powered warfare | Nabih Bulos
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The Intelligence Spotlight Series is your gateway into the OSINT, geopolitics and intelligence world . In each episode, we bring you conversations with leading investigators, journalists, academics, and experts who share their latest work, the use of OSINT tools and techniques, simplifying complex topics and knowledge sharing. Whether you're a professional in the field or just curious about how digital investigations unfold, this series gives you a front-row seat to the challenges and innovations in intelligence, media verification, and fact-checking.
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- Inside the new age of AI-powered warfare | Nabih Bulos · 48 minHow is artificial intelligence changing warfare, and what happens when algorithms become part of the decision-making process behind military strikes? In this episode of The…
- How to think like an intelligence analyst | John Hall · 36 minIn this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, John Hall joins Qais Alamdar to discuss what really turns information into intelligence. From OSINT and investigative journalism to…
- Why journalism is national security | Olivia Pirie-Griffiths · 37 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, host Qais Alamdar speaks with Olivia Pirie-Griffiths about journalism, open-source investigation, information integrity and the…
- “These values are not idealistic”: can the EU still defend its principles? | Dr Berit Ebert · 38 minIn this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar speaks with Dr Berit Ebert, a political scientist and academic specialising in European Union law, with a particular…
- Why are many fact-checkers less optimistic today | Alba Tobella · 26 minIn this episode of the Intelligent Spotlight organisation series, Viktoria Waldvogel hosts Alba Tobella, a seasoned journalist and co-founder of Verificat, Catalonia's first…
- States can know the truth, but can't show it | Kate Millar · 43 minIn this episode of Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar speaks with Kate Millar, an intelligence and communications specialist, about how modern conflict is increasingly shaped…
- I wanted to be brave in 2026, and going freelance was part of that. | Gergana Krasteva · 42 minIn this episode of Intelligence Spotlight, host Qais Alamdar speaks with Gergana Krasteva, a freelance foreign correspondent, about the evolving landscape of journalism, the…
- Most People Doing OSINT Do Not Understand Intelligence | Baptiste Robert · 40 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, Baptiste Robert, an ethical hacker and founder of Predictor Lab, discusses the nuances of hacking, the importance of ethical…
- When journalism loses funding, authoritarianism gains ground with Gemma Terés Arilla · 37 minIn this conversation, Gemma Terés Arilla discusses the challenges and lessons learned in independent journalism, particularly in the context of leadership, networking, and the…
- How Fact Checkers Fight Back with Alice Echtermann · 35 minIn this episode, Qais Alamdar and Alice Echtermann explore the pressing issue of disinformation, particularly in the context of Germany. They discuss the evolving landscape of…
- This Is The Invisible War We Are All Losing, Daniel Iriarte Explains · 47 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, host Qais Alamdar and guest Daniel Iriarte discuss the complexities of modern warfare, focusing on cognitive warfare and the…
- The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About the Dark Web, Shay Maman Explains · 39 minIn this episode, host Qais Alamdar talks with Shay Maman, a senior intelligence researcher, about the hidden parts of the internet, including the deep web and dark web. Shay…
- Inside the Future of Information Warfare & AI Before 2023 With Sohan Dsouza · 40 minIn this conversation, Sohan DSouza discusses the evolving landscape of information warfare, the role of AI in misinformation, and the importance of human oversight in open-source…
- Lynzy Billing on Investigating Afghanistan's Darkest Corners · 36 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, investigative journalist Lynzy Billing discusses her journey into journalism, the challenges of gaining trust in war-torn regions…
- Tracking Money, Misogyny, and Misinformation with the OSINT Lens of Sarah Cammarata · 31 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, Qais Alamdar interviews Sarah Cammarata, a senior intelligence analyst and OSINT specialist. They discuss Sarah's transition…
- OSINT, AI, and the Emotional Cost of Watching Everything with Jenna Dolecek · 47 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight series, Jenna Dolecek delves into the evolving landscape of open source intelligence (OSINT) and its growing relevance in human…
- The Harsh Truth of Conflict Reporting with Alicia Alamillos · 39 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight series, Qais Alamdar and Alicia Alamillos delve into the complexities of conflict reporting. They discuss the critical role of…
- Exclusive: Diplomacy Without a State with Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan's Former Senior Diplomat · 55 minIn this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar hosts Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Deputy…
- The Importance of Fact-Checking for Activists and Human Rights Defenders · 58 minThe first virtual panel of the Intelligence Spotlight series features two distinguished guests from Italy and the UK. Guest speakers bio:Nick Vant is a UK Fact-Checking Producer…
- How open-source intelligence shapes modern investigative journalism with Ben Heubl · 27 minIn this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, hosted by Qais Alamdar, we are joined by Ben Heubl, an esteemed investigative journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung. Ben delves…







