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The Importance of the S.A.L.U.T.E Report in Intelligence Operations
In today’s dynamic warfare environment, intelligence has become a key factor in influencing strategic decisions. Among the various tools at the disposal of intelligence professionals, the S.A.L.U.T.E. report emerges as a comprehensive and structured framework for documenting and conveying critical observations.
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Geopolitical Intelligence’s Role to Support Investors and Decision-Makers
By meticulously examining and understanding global political dynamics, Geopolitical Intelligence becomes a valuable resource that nations, corporations, and investors rely on. The true essence of this field is understanding the complex interactions between countries on the global stage, where geography, politics, and power intertwine to shape global affairs.
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Intelligence Reports (INTREPs) and Intelligence Summaries (INTSUMs): What you need to know
Intelligence Reports (INTREPs) and Intelligence Summaries (INTSUMs) are critical components of the intelligence cycle, playing a pivotal role in providing decision-makers with timely and relevant information for strategic planning. This essay delves into the distinct characteristics, functions, and significance of INTREPs and INTSUMs, shedding light on their crucial roles in the realm of intelligence analysis.
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Geopolitical Forecasting: Learning from Waren Buffett’s Method
Delving into the realms of Finance and Economics, we probe the pragmatic utility of Warren Buffett’s methods applied to geopolitics. This strategic pivot reflects our commitment to incorporating diverse perspectives and methodologies into our analytical arsenal, ensuring a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of geopolitical dynamics.
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OSINT and Mind Mapping: 5 Interesting Tools
This comprehensive report delves into the intersection of OSINT and Mind Mapping, shedding light on the symbiotic relationship between these two methodologies. Furthermore, it extends its scope to examine a selection of five noteworthy Mind Mapping tools or software applications.
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Illicit Fentanyl: A Geopolitical and Open Source Analysis
This report endeavours to analyse the issue of the illegal fentanyl market proliferation in the United States and North America, aiming to delineate its primary facets pertaining to geopolitics and security. Additionally, this work strives, through various Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigative methodologies, to demonstrate the ease with which fentanyl consumers and buyers can access…
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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and AML/CFT: 15 Useful Tools
OSINT plays a pivotal role in AML/CFT efforts because of its ability to harness publicly available information to uncover hidden connections and patterns within financial transactions. Let’s see some useful OSINT tools which can support the work of AML/CFT analyst.
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OSINT Report: Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis, Armenophobia and the so-called ‘Azerbaijani Telegram Channels’ in Russian language
Our OSINT report shows that a segment of Azerbaijani society or Azeri Diaspora in the post-Soviet space on different Telegram channels in Russian language exhibits pronounced sentiments of Armenophobia, manifesting in a discernible hostility towards Armenians in occasion of the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis.
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Cracking the Code on Cybersecurity: OSINT Techniques
The ubiquitous presence of technology characterises the current digital age, making it imperative to recognise the crucial role cybersecurity plays. One potent tool in the cybersecurity arsenal is OSINT, a collection of techniques that involve researching from publicly available sources.
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Geopolitical Risk: SpecialEurasia’s Systematic Approach to Understanding and Mitigating Future Challenges
In today’s interconnected world, where nations are increasingly intertwined through political, economic, and social ties, it becomes crucial to comprehend and assess the concept of geopolitical risk.
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Breaking the News Cycle: Enhancing Geopolitical Analysis Through Analytical Frameworks
At SpecialEurasia we had a profound realisation regarding the significance of relying on an analytical framework in geopolitical analysis rather than attempting to consume an overwhelming amount of news in the realm of geopolitical forecasting.
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Improve your geopolitical analysis thanks to critical thinking
Critical thinking might support geopolitics by providing a framework for analysing and evaluating arguments about power and place. By utilising frameworks for critical examination, analyst can investigate geopolitics and uncover the concealed political powers of geopolitical comprehension.
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Open Source Intelligence: A Valuable Tool for Competitive Intelligence
To acquire a competitive edge, entrepreneurs must have access to timely and relevant information about their rivals, industry trends, and market dynamics. In this context, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) emerges as a valuable tool for competitive intelligence.
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CIA recruiting video for dissatisfied Russians: Intelligence and strategic communications during the Ukraine conflict
The CIA video in the Russian language published on YouTube, which invites dissatisfied Russians to provide information to the U.S. Intelligence agency, confirms Washington’s strategy to create a network of assets inside the Russian Federation and put pressure on the Kremlin.