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Lynzy Billing on Investigating Afghanistan’s Darkest Corners
Lynzy's current work turns to another overlooked cost of war — environmental damage. In both Iraq and Afghanistan, she says,…
Diplomacy Without a State With Mahmoud Saikal, Former Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations
“The solution is not just to accept refugees but to restore Afghanistan as a habitable country,” he said. “We must…
Tracking Money, Misogyny, and Misinformation with the OSINT Lens of Sarah Cammarata
Social media, often underestimated, has become a useful source in connecting digital footprints. “You might find a company’s Instagram revealing…
The Review series: Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’ against Iran explained
Israel's operation targeted multiple nuclear and military installations across Iran, including the Natanz nuclear site, missile storage facilities, and air…
OSINT, AI, and the Emotional Cost of Watching Everything with Jenna Dolecek
When asked about the rise of AI in OSINT, she acknowledges its efficiency but warns of risks: “We've caught it…
The Evolution of the Turkistan Islamic Party
In the latest episode of The Review Series, Intel Focus co-hosts Qais Alamdar and Rajab Taieb unpacked a development that…
The importance of fact-checking for activists and human rights defenders
In a world saturated with conflicting claims, rapid news cycles, and AI-generated media, the truth doesn’t just need defenders —…
How neuroscience can help us combat misinformation and cognitive bias with Faissal Sharif
Stress, trauma, and anxiety — especially during societal crises — narrow our cognitive flexibility. Under pressure, the brain reverts to…
How open-source intelligence shapes modern investigative journalism with Ben Heubl
In a world where your source could be a Russian dissident or a soldier in a conflict zone, the rules…
How Intelligence Operations and Militancy Evolve in a Post-Taliban Afghanistan with Sarah Adams
Surprisingly, Sarah admits she wasn't exactly the academic type in high school. “I liked sports more than anything,” she laughs.…
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