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The World of Intelligence

Sean Corbett AVM (Retd)
China
Open Source Intelligence
Open-Source Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Russia
Intelligence Analysis
North Korea
Iran
Yemen
NATO
South Korea
Taiwan
High North
Myanmar
Israel
United States
Disinformation
Misinformation
Libya
Hezbollah

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

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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 global shipping routes and energy sup... more

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 podcast, host Sean Corbett is joined... more

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 Varriale to assess what the latest... more

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 Major General John Howard, former... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Burge
Senior analyst, Janes Country Intelligence MENA
Janes
Episode: Yemen at a Crossroads: Why a Regional Conflict Matters Globally
Jack Nicholls
Senior analyst, Janes; specializes in military capabilities and conflict analysis
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Episode: Yemen at a Crossroads: Why a Regional Conflict Matters Globally
Claire Chu
Senior at China, Mr. Janes; expert on China in global context; testified before US House of Representatives
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Episode: What does the Iran conflict reveal about China's wider strategic ambitions?
Sasha Chopenko
Senior analyst at Janes; specializes in China's global investments and regional strategy
Janes
Episode: What does the Iran conflict reveal about China's wider strategic ambitions?
Dominic Goulet
Major General, Deputy Director for Commonwealth Integration at the US Defense Intelligence Agency
US Defense Intelligence Agency
Episode: Intelligence in the Age of AI: Adapting for a Decade of Disruption
John Howard
Retired Major-General; inaugural Chief of Defence Intelligence for the New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
Episode: Intelligence in the Age of AI: Adapting for a Decade of Disruption
Ben Cahill
Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center; Director of Energy Markets and Policy at UT Austin Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
Atlantic Council; University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Energy Security in Crisis
Mike Plunkett
Senior Naval Platforms Analyst
Jane's
Episode: China’s Naval Ambition: Capability, Credibility and Global Impact
Elisabeth Braw
Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Transatlantic Security Initiative
Atlantic Council
Episode: The New Battleground: Grey Zone and Hybrid Warfare Explained

Hosts

Sean Corbett
Co-host, chair of the Janes Advisory Board; host focused on OSINT and strategic intelligence
Cristina Varriale
Co-host/host; leads discussions on intelligence tradecraft and OSINT
Kate Cox
Host of The World of Intelligence panel; brings strategic programs perspective

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • Timely, pertinent and informative.

    Great analysis from well versed and experienced analysts. I consistently recommend this podcast to those wanting to enter the intelligence field.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    1mitzie1
    Australia2 years ago
  • Poor production quality.

    Please invest in some decent sound equipment and professional production. Meaty subjects so often scuppered by immensely poor production.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bangkok1103
    Australia2 years ago
  • Not great

    Jane’s is a good database, but this podcast is hard to listen to and is rarely informative or enjoyable. Skip it

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PatrickMartinez4
    United States3 years ago
  • Hurts

    Interesting topic but the episode I listened to had some PAINFUL audio problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mls TW
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful, interesting guests, no long ads :)

    I like the host and co-host. That makes a big difference. They invite the guests to share vs trying to fit an agenda. Could you please get some guests from the space of journalism. Also I don’t mind longer episodes.. especially since you have interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pippalla
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate data-led tradecraft and candid guest conversations.
Positive notes on insightful guests and strong host balance, with some criticism about audio quality.
A few reviews call for better production values and more diverse guest perspectives.

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#74
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#233
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#40
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#50
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#85
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What does the Iran conflict reveal about China's wider strategic ambitions?
Q: Sasha, what are the key takeaways about China's approach to the Gulf and energy security from this episode?
Sasha emphasises that China prefers embedding economically rather than militarily, leveraging dual-use tech and energy diversification to maintain leverage without provoking direct confrontations, while preparing for long-term regional influence.
What does the Iran conflict reveal about China's wider strategic ambitions?
Q: Claire, how has the Iran-US-Israel conflict influenced China-Iran dynamics and Beijing's messaging?
Claire notes China's hands-off stance on military intervention, its restrained official messaging, and its effort to reassure Gulf states while avoiding overt siding, reflecting a calculated diplomatic balancing act.
What does the Iran conflict reveal about China's wider strategic ambitions?
Q: So Sasha, I think we'll start off with you if we may on that one.
Sasha argues the China-Iran relationship is pragmatic and strategic, with Iran relying heavily on China for revenue and sanctions resilience, and China seeking to hedge against US influence through transport corridors and regional mediation capabilities.
Arctic Realities: The High North’s Strategic Balance and Why it Matters
Q: What indicators or data points should researchers watch to monitor Arctic security effectively?
A multidimensional approach (diplomatic, informational, military, economic—DIMEs) combined with deep OSINT on deployments, basing decisions, and infrastructure, plus robust understanding of legal governance regimes and evolving capabilities, will provide the clearest picture of changing dynamics.
Arctic Realities: The High North’s Strategic Balance and Why it Matters
Q: Katarzyna, what is the most likely short-term scenario for the High North in the next few years?
The region will remain contested and influenced by climate-driven accessibility, sovereignty claims, and ongoing great-power competition, with hybrid and gray-zone tactics likely to intensify rather than full-scale conflict in the near term.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The World of Intelligence

What is The World of Intelligence about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on unclassified intelligence, open-source methods, and how data, AI, and OSINT are shaping defense and security decisions. Episodes frequently feature senior analysts, military officers, and policy experts, discussing topics from AI's impact on intelligence, NATO readiness, energy and geopolitical dynamics, to Arctic security and grey-zone warfare. A standout is the ability to pair technical OSINT tradecraft with strategic context, often using fresh case studies and data-driven analysis to illuminate complex geopolitics for a specialized audience. Listeners likely include defense professionals, policy researchers, and security enthusiasts seeking rigorous, data-led discussions with expert guests and practical tradecraft ins... more

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8. Mike Plunkett

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