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The World of Intelligence

Sean Corbett AVM (Retd)

136 episodes

Janes podcast takes the debate on the ever-increasing role of unclassified intelligence to new levels.

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  1. Yemen at a Crossroads: Why a Regional Conflict Matters Globally

    · 55 min

    The conflict in Yemen has entered a new and dangerous phase, with renewed fighting between Ansar Allah (the Houthis) and Saudi-backed government forces. But this is more than a localised conflict. From threats to…

  2. What does the Iran conflict reveal about China's wider strategic ambitions?

    · 36 min

    As tensions across the Middle East continue to reshape regional security dynamics, what does the conflict involving Iran reveal about China's strategic ambitions? In this episode of the Janes World of Intelligence…

  3. NATO Beyond the Numbers: Capability, Commitment and Alliance Readiness

    · 49 min

    NATO allies have committed to ambitious defence spending goals, but funding alone does not create military capability. In this episode, Janes analysts Guy Anderson and Andrew MacDonald join Sean Corbett and Cristina…

  4. Intelligence in the Age of AI: Adapting for a Decade of Disruption

    · 1 h 00 min

    In this episode of World of Intelligence, Cristina Varriale and Sean Corbett are joined by Major General Dominic Goulet, Deputy Director for Commonwealth Integration at the US Defense Intelligence Agency, and retired…

  5. Energy Security in Crisis

    · 37 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, we delve into the pressing issue of energy security in the context of recent global disruptions. Joined by Ben Cahill, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, we explore…

  6. China’s Naval Ambition: Capability, Credibility and Global Impact

    · 41 min

    China’s naval capabilities are expanding at pace — but scale alone does not equal power. In this episode of The World of Intelligence, Janes analyst Mike Plunkett, Senior Naval Platforms joins Sean Corbett and Cristina…

  7. The New Battleground: Grey Zone and Hybrid Warfare Explained

    · 46 min

    Grey zone and hybrid warfare are no longer peripheral challenges—they are shaping the security environment that democracies must navigate every day. In this episode of World of Intelligence, Christina Varriale and…

  8. Arctic Realities: The High North’s Strategic Balance and Why it Matters

    · 53 min

    In this episode of World of Intelligence, hosts Cristina Varriale and Sean Corbett, Chair of the Janes Advisory Board, are joined by Professor Dr Katarzyna Zysk of the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies to examine…

  9. Blurred Frontlines: Why Overlooked African Conflicts Matter to Global Security

    · 31 min

    Conflicts across Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea rarely dominate international headlines, yet their strategic importance, humanitarian consequences, and implications for global security are considerable. In…

  10. Operational lessons from Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign

    · 28 min

    In this episode of World of Intelligence, hosts Kate Cox and Sean Corbett are joined by Alexander Stronell, Manager of OSINT Force Monitoring (OFM), and Miko Vranic, Lead Russia analyst, to unpack one of the most…

  11. Iran’s Unrest, Decoded: Protests, Power, and the Nuclear Trajectory

    · 42 min

    Iran’s latest wave of protests—sparked by currency collapse and rapidly shifting into anti government unrest—has been forcefully suppressed by a highly layered security apparatus. In this episode, our hosts Sean…

  12. Round up of 2025

    · 21 min

    Join hosts Sean Corbett and Cristina Varriale as they wrap up another great year for The World of Intelligence podcast. In this special episode, they look back on 19 thought-provoking discussions that explored global…

  13. Fundamentals first: The case for foundational intelligence today

    · 27 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, we delve into the critical importance of foundational intelligence in defense analysis. Hosted by Kate Cox, our panel of experts, including Sean Corbett, Dylan Lurkey, and…

  14. Knowledge to understanding and how to get there - part two

    · 32 min

    In the second part of our enlightening discussion on The World of Intelligence, host Harry Kemsley delves deeper into the intricate relationship between data tribalism and effective decision-making within military and…

  15. Knowledge to understanding and how to get there - part one

    · 36 min

    In this first part of our episode titled "Knowledge to Understanding and How to Get There," I, Harry Kemsley, delve into the critical transition from data overload to clear, decisive action in military contexts. Joined…

  16. China's growing influence in the Pacific

    · 39 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I join esteemed co-host Sean Corbett and expert guests Dr. Greg Brown and Claire Chu to explore China's expanding influence in the Pacific. We discuss the strategic…

  17. US-Mexico border security

    · 38 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I delve into the complex dynamics of US-Mexico border security, focusing on the escalating threat posed by serious and organized crime. Joined by analysts Matt Henman and…

  18. Assessing NATO's funding commitment

    · 46 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I, Harry Kemsley, alongside my co-host Sean Corbett, delve into NATO's recent funding commitments, particularly the ambitious target of 5% of GDP for defense spending. We…

  19. Unpacking the Myanmar crisis

    · 47 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I delve into the complex and often overlooked Myanmar crisis. Joined by strategic analyst Tony Davis, we explore the ramifications of the military coup that erupted in…

  20. AI for automated OSINT reconnaissance - part two

    · 20 min

    In this engaging episode of The World of Intelligence, host Harry Kemsley dives into the second part of our exploration of AI's role in automated OSINT reconnaissance. Building on insights from the first episode, we…

  21. AI for automated OSINT reconnaissance - part one

    · 30 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, host Harry Kemsley delves into the practical applications of artificial intelligence in open-source intelligence (OSINT) reconnaissance. Joined by co-host Sean Corbett and…

  22. Yemen's role in global security

    · 32 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, we delve into Yemen's critical role in global security. Co-hosted by Kate Cox and featuring expert analysts James Trigg and Aparna Aiyar, we explore the recent developments…

  23. World of Intelligence Journey

    · 30 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I have the pleasure of hosting a captivating discussion with Janes' own Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett. We take a reflective journey through the evolution of the podcast,…

  24. What increased military activity over Taiwan tells us about China's threat

    · 31 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I am joined by co-host Sean Corbett and journalist Akhil Dadidel to examine the implications of China's escalating military activities around Taiwan. We delve into a recent…

  25. The importance of cultural understanding for OSINT

    · 41 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, host Harry Kemsley and co-host Sean Corbett delve into the critical role of cultural understanding in open-source intelligence (OSINT). Joined by expert Sadakin Hamran,…

  26. Unravelling the North Korea Enigma - part two

    · 28 min

    In this second part of our deep dive into the complexities surrounding North Korea, I continue to explore the intricate relationship between North Korea and Russia, particularly focusing on recent troop deployments. We…

  27. Unravelling the North Korea Enigma - part one

    · 29 min

    In this first part of our episode titled "Unravelling the North Korea Enigma," I delve into the complexities surrounding North Korea and its relationship with South Korea, alongside my co-host Shaun Corbett and our…

  28. Likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

    · 40 min

    In this podcast Janes analysts F Xavier Casals and Claire Chu share their expertise with Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett to explore the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. They discuss the analytic tools and…

  29. Round up 2024

    · 27 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, join me, Harry Kemsley, as I reflect on the significant developments in open source intelligence (OSINT) throughout 2024. We explore key themes such as misinformation, the…

  30. Language and Linguistics in OSINT

    · 38 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I, Harry Kemsley, delve into the intricate relationship between language and open-source intelligence (OSINT) with our guest, Claire, a linguist and OSINT analyst at Janes.…

  31. Large Language Models (LLMs) cure or curse for OSINT?

    · 40 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I delve into the intriguing debate surrounding Large Language Models (LLMs) and their implications for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Joined by Harry Lawson from our Red…

  32. Is it time to redefine OSINT? - Part one

    · 49 min

    In this engaging episode of The World of Intelligence, host Harry Kemsley dives deep into the complexities of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in part one of a two-part discussion. Joined by experts Dr. Joe Hadfield…

  33. North Korea - The hardest OSINT environment?

    · 46 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, join me, Harry Kemsley, as we delve into the complexities of North Korea, often regarded as one of the most challenging environments for open-source intelligence (OSINT).…

  34. The situation in Israel - Lebanon part two

    · 36 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, host Harry Kemsley, alongside co-host Sean Corbett and experts Elliot Chapman and Siraj Corbett, delves deeper into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in…

  35. The situation in Israel - Lebanon

    · 43 min

    Janes analysts Elliot Chapman and Suraj Ganesan join Harry Kemsley to share their insight and analysis on the situation that has escalated in Israel and Lebanon. They explore the impact of the conflict on Israel and…

  36. The threat of misinformation and disinformation

    · 46 min

    Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett take a closer look on the increasing use and threat of misinformation and disinformation. They explore the differences between the two and why now more than ever it is important for…

  37. Artificial Intelligence in Tradecraft

    · 40 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in tradecraft with expert Martin Keane from IBM. We explore the rapid advancements in generative AI,…

  38. Ukraine conflict - lessons learned part two

    · 24 min

    In the second part of this podcast Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are again joined by Janes analysts Dylan Lee Lehrke and James Rands to discuss the lessons learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The panel…

  39. Ukraine conflict - lessons learned part one

    · 26 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I, Harry Kemsley, delve into the complex landscape of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, presenting the first part of our analysis on the lessons learned from this significant…

  40. Political instability in Bangladesh

    · 45 min

    Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are joined in this episode by Janes analysts Puja Banerjee, Sarbhanu Nath and Shivani Gayakwad to discuss the key events relating to the ongoing political instability in Bangladesh.…

  41. Rising tensions in the Middle East

    · 50 min

    In this podcast Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are joined by Janes analysts Elliot Chapman, James Trigg, Anant Venkatesh and Suraj Ganesan in response to recent events and growing tensions in the Middle East and…

  42. Venezuela Presidential Elections

    · 47 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, hosted by Harry Kemsley, we delve into the complex dynamics surrounding the upcoming presidential elections in Venezuela. Joined by experts Estefania Dominguez and Matt…

  43. The High North - important and overlooked?

    · 38 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I discuss the strategic significance of the High North, or Arctic region, alongside my cohost Shaun Corbett and special guest James Rand from Janes. We explore how climate…

  44. Arab Spring revisited - prospects for a part two

    · 37 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, we revisit the Arab Spring, exploring its origins, impact, and the potential for a resurgence. Host Harry Kemsley is joined by experts James Trigg, Maria Lambroudi, and…

  45. The value of OSINT for intelligence sharing

    · 51 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I, Harry Kemsley, delve into the critical role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in enhancing intelligence sharing. Joined by co-host Sean Corbett and guest Phil…

  46. Using OSINT to support law enforcement

    · 42 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I, Harry Kemsley, am joined by OSINT practitioner Ritu Gill to explore the pivotal role of open-source intelligence in law enforcement. With over 17 years in the field,…

  47. Iran Israel analysis

    · 28 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, join me as I delve into the recent missile and UAV attacks launched by Iran against Israel on April 13-14, 2024. I am joined by key experts from Janes, who provide in-depth…

  48. A focus on Libya

    · 32 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I delve into the complex dynamics of Libya, a nation often overshadowed in current discussions yet critical to regional stability. Joined by Sean Corbett and returning…

  49. China Taiwan relations

    · 35 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I engage with co-host Sean Corbett and lead analyst Xavier from Janes as we delve into the complex dynamics of China-Taiwan relations. We explore the ongoing tension…

  50. Tracking the situation in Israel-Gaza using OSINT

    · 40 min

    In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I, Harry Kemsley, delve into the complexities of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict through the lens of open-source intelligence (OSINT). Joined by experts Lewis Smart,…

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