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Grey Dynamics

The Grey Dynamics Podcast offers an 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". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 35: Australian Intelligence, Demystifying...

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2023/06/09

Today I spoke to D., a former Military Intelligence operator from Australia. He has also worked in law enforcement and is currently doing contracted work. We spoke about his experience transitioning from combat engineer to intelligence operator, his time in Afghanistan, mental health, demystifying HUMINT, getting into OSINT and more.You can find D. on:InstagramWe spoke about:The reality on the ground in Afghanistan during his deployment (3:08) Staying on and changing roles after his first deployment

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47:54

Episode 34: Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career...

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2023/06/02

Today I spoke to Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has interned at the International Criminal Courts. We discussed the challenges and rewards of working in intelligence, the obstacles ethnic minorities face in the application process, and Kelly's advice for young professionals.Apologies for the mic quality in this episode.Disclaimer:Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the Interviewee are solely that

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40:25

Episode 33: ISKP, Taliban Response and Violent...

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2023/05/12

Today I spoke with Lucas Webber, co-founder of Militant Wire, an organization focused on providing independent analysis of militant activity and armed conflict around the world. We discussed Russia's "White Power Rangers", Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), interviewing violent non-state actors, Lucas' writing process and more.You can find Lucas on:Twitter LinkedIn Militant WirePractitioners We Spoke ToLucas’ background and The Militant Wire (0:43) What is Lucas currently working on? (06:48)

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38:40

Episode 32: Intelligence Tradecraft Week, Tools, Tips...

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2023/05/05

It is Intelligence Tradecraft Week here at Grey Dynamics, so for this week's episode we thought we'd round up the tools and tricks used by practitioners we've had on the podcast, in the real world. They cover social media tools, advanced search techniques, monitoring services, AI and more. Be sure to check out their full episodes, linked below.Practitioners We Spoke ToBenjamin Strick (0:39)Jordan Ponath (4:21)Gareth Westwood (10:17)Paul Scharre (15:09)Skip Schiporst (18:19)Intelligence Tradecraft

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54:55

Episode 31: Russian Private Military Contractors in...

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2023/04/28

This week I spoke to Alec Bertina, a non-traditional security actor researcher, specialising on Russia security affairs. In this episode, we discussed the wild and confusing network of Russian private military contractors, the people behind them and their mission. From ex-special forces to far right to oil and gas companies, there are many actors at play here. Alec does a fantastic job of breaking down the key groups and their motivations.You can find Alec on:TwitterLinkedInSubstackWe spoke

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Episode 30: Finland in NATO, UGVs and ChatGPT for...

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2023/04/07

This week I caught up again with Marcel Plichta. Marcel is a member of the Grey Dynamics team, he is also a PhD candidate at St. Andrews and an Ex-DIA Analyst. We discussed the context of Finland's NATO membership, the state of UGVs, the Great power competition in Africa, and how generative AI models like ChatGPT could be applied to intelligence in practice.You can find Marcel on:Grey DynamicsTwitterLinkedInWe spoke aboutContext of Finland’s NATO membership (1:05)The state of UVGs (9:58)The limited

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54:35

Episode 29: Arms Tracking, Drone Supply Chains and...

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2023/03/31

Today I spoke with Jonah Leff, the director of operations at Conflict Armament Research (CAR). He has extensive experience investigating sanctions violations and advising policymakers on issues related to armed violence and conflict. We discussed the role of OSINT in his work, 3D printed guns, drones in Ukraine and much more.You can find Jonah on:Conflict Armament Research LinkedIn TwitterWe spoke aboutJonah’s background (1:11) Why did it take governments so long to take an interest in arms

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1:21:30

Episode 28: Drone Threat Intelligence, 3D Printing...

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2023/03/24

Today I spoke with Mike Monnik, CEO of DroneSec. They focus on drone threat intelligence, documenting the latest developments in the use of drones by malicious actors. We discussed the use of drones in bank robberies, drone innovation in Myanmar, China’s role in the supply chain and much more.You can find Mike on:DroneSecLinkedInWe spoke aboutWhy Mike started DroneSec (0:34)The most recent developments in drone threat intelligence (7:49)Drone bank robberies (15:59)Man in the middle attacks using

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53:03

Episode 27: AI Arms Race, Drone Warfare and Cognitive...

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2023/03/18

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

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57:41

Episode 26: OSINT and SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence...

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2023/03/10

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

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50:05

Episode 25: News in the Age of Social Media with The...

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2023/03/03

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

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1:08:17

Episode 24: Sahel Security Week, French Exodus &...

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2023/02/24

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

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57:51

Episode 23: ChatGPT, The Intelligence Community &...

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2023/02/20

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

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49:40

Episode 22: Wagner PMC, Spy Balloons & Spearfishing...

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2023/02/10

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

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Episode 21: GEOINT, OSINT & Facing Vicarious Trauma...

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2023/02/03

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

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1:08:27

Episode 20: OSINT, Military Career Transition &...

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2023/01/27

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)

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1:08:03

Episode 19: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an...

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2023/01/06

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

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1:37:28

Episode 18: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an...

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2022/12/30

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

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1:55:00

Episode 17: Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, an...

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2022/12/23

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

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Episode 16: Covert Action, The Royals, Coups &...

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2022/12/16

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

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