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CTG's Threat Intelligence Podcast
by The Counterterrorism Group
The Counterterrorism Group's (CTG) Threat Intelligence Podcast opens the door to the realm of geopolitics and international security. Hosted and produced by Arnold Koka and Derrick T. Dortch, this podcast takes you on a journey through the intricate landscape of global threats and intelligence analysis. Tune in regularly to stay informed about the latest developments that shape our world.
Episodes
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Influence Operations in the Horn of Africa
How do disinformation campaigns shape security in the Horn of Africa? In this episode, Arnold Koka and intelligence analyst William Adams break down the region's unfolding security landscape and how foreign influence operations are intensifying existing threats. We dive into the roles of Russia,...
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Inside SpiderFoot: OSINT Power Tool for Investigators
Ever wonder how investigators and OSINT pros map the hidden corners of the digital world? In this episode, Martina Nitti joins Arnold Kochka to break down SpiderFoot, the open-source OSINT powerhouse that pulls from data sources to uncover domains, IPs, and more.
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Ye's Latest Drop Is a Warning Sign
Kanye West's (Ye's) latest track is more than just another controversy. It's a flashpoint in a larger conversation about how pop culture spreads harmful messages, who it reaches, and what it means when social media platforms are used to echo hate. In this episode, Ashley Snyder and Tate English...
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Women, War Crimes, and Intelligence
In this powerful episode, Arnold speaks with Agathe Labadi, an intelligence analyst at the Counterterrorism Group (CTG), to uncover what global intelligence trends reveal about the state of women's rights in conflict zones. From Sudan and Ukraine to Gaza and Afghanistan, we discuss how sexual and...
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Mapping the Invisible: GEOINT's Edge
How does GEOINT give OSINT its advantage? In this episode, we explore how satellite imagery offers unique advantages over SIGINT and HUMINT, helping analysts track troop movements, assess battlefield damage, and uncover hidden activities. We also dig into how geospatial data is verified, the use…
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THE DARK SIDE OF SMART GLASSES
Smart glasses, such as the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (Meta glasses hereafter), will likely facilitate terrorist activities, as malicious actors are likely to divert the initial use of the glasses to serve criminal or terrorist objectives. Potential terrorists will likely use the glasses as props...
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2025 Global Threat Landscape & Forecast Analysis
Today, we're joined by two intelligence analysts from the Counterterrorism Group, who recently contributed to the 2025 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), an upcoming annual geopolitical forecast report. While crises expand across local, regional, and international levels, a comprehensive…
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Eyes Wide Open: Five Eyes and the Shifting Landscape of Global Intelligence
The Five Eyes alliance—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US—forms one of the largest intelligence-sharing networks in the world. As global conflicts evolve, so do the challenges and threats. How are the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts impacting Five Eyes operations? And with the rise of...
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Beyond the Ballot: Venezuela's Fight for Democracy and the Road Ahead
In late July 2024, Venezuela's national elections sparked protests and controversy. Though President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner, the opposition claims their candidate, Edmundo González, won with a decisive majority. Months later, Venezuela remains in turmoil as González flees the...
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The Fall of Prigozhin: Power, Politics, and the Future of Wagner
In 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian oligarch and leader of the notorious Wagner mercenary group, launched a "march for justice," seizing the southern city of Rostov in a move against Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, as quickly as it began, the operation was called off after mysterious...
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Secrets in Plain Sight: How OSINT is Shaping Global Conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza unfold, the term "open-source intelligence" (OSINT) has taken center stage. But what exactly is OSINT, and why is it so crucial for intelligence analysis in today's information-saturated world? In this episode, Martina Nitti joins Arnold Kochka to provide an...
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Unexpected Front: Ukraine's Kursk Offensive and the Fallout in Moscow
In early August 2024, Ukraine launched an unexpected offensive into the Russian region of Kursk, catching Moscow off guard. Ukrainian forces swiftly took control of over 90 settlements, leaving the Russian government scrambling to respond. Now, the Kremlin is declaring a state of emergency and...
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Gaming and Extremism - Understanding the Threats in the Digital Playground
In this episode of the Threat Intelligence Podcast, host Derrick T. Dortch dives into the complex and emerging world of extremism in gaming spaces with our distinguished guest, Linda Schlegel. As a research fellow at both the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) - Center for Applied Research...
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Unveiling Cyber Threats with Scott Kim
In this episode, Derrick T. Dortch joins Scott Kim, a seasoned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) practitioner with years of experience at Fortune 10 companies specializing in threat research on ransomware groups and nation-state actors. Recently, Scott has presented at European conferences and…
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Brazil: Jewel of Nature and Cartel Nexus
Brazil is a jewel of nature, diversity, and resources that dominates the Eastern front of the Americas. It is also a country where some of the most violent, dangerous, and powerful criminal organizations in Latin America are based. Brazil's ports make it an ideal hub for trans-Atlantic illicit...
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Everyday Threats: Understanding and Tackling Women's Security Issues
Women face disproportionate threats and violence, and it is crucial to explore and tackle the critical issues surrounding women's security. Featuring insights from an experienced security analyst, in this episode, we explore the challenges that women face on a daily basis, how to improve…
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Decoding Violence: The Structure and Influence of Colombian Cartels
Colombia is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. For decades, however, it has been plagued by the scourge of drug trafficking and organized crime. Cartels, terrorists, militias, and paramilitary groups led decades of violence and instability that have impacted the lives of millions, and…
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AI and the Art of Deception: Unveiling the Truth Behind Disinformation Campaigns
In our time, information is power, and artificial intelligence can become a great tool to improve our use and of information, but also to manipulate it. The increasing role of AI-enabled tools that blur the distinction between reality and fiction is worrisome, and AI-driven disinformation may be...
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Beyond the Torch: Ensuring Safety at the 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Olympics are less than three months away, and the international context is as tense as ever. Terrorism, lone wolves, and cyber attacks are just some of the many security concerns for such a large, international sports event. When discussing security in the Olympics, it is inevitable to...
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Crossing Lines: North Korea's New Stance on Reunification
North Korea's policy-making is an ambiguous and shady domain. Little information on the domestic reality of the country filters to the outside world, but the impacts of Pyongyang's foreign policy on regional - and global - security need to be uncovered. In early 2024, North Korea's leader, Kim…
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Exploring Corporate Security Surveillance with Dr. Richard J. Chasdi
On this episode of the Threat Intelligence Podcast with Derrick T. Dortch, Dr. Richard J. Chasdi, a renowned scholar of terrorism and counterterrorism will be talking about his book and the topic of Corporate Security Surveillance. Dr. Chasdi is a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington...
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Shifting Tides: AUKUS Expansion and Japan's Role in the Indo-Pacific
Great powers look increasingly Eastward. The perception of Chinese ambitions - and threats - in the Indo-Pacific has led the US, UK, and Australia to form the AUKUS partnership in 2021. A strategic defense alliance that includes the joint development of cutting-edge military systems, including...
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Mental Health in Intelligence Analysis
In this episode, host Derrick T. Dortch talks with Cara, a former Counterterrorism Group (CTG) Watch Officer who now works as an open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigator focused on conflict and political dynamics in West Africa. Cara shares her experiences dealing with mental health…
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Eye of the Storm: Unveiling the Future of Hurricane Tracking with the Cone of Uncertainty Update
This episode of the Threat Intelligence Podcast with your host Derrick T. Dortch focuses on the National Hurricane Center's experimental update on the Cone of Uncertainty storm tracking tool set to launch in August 2024. Jennifer Radlinsky and Jayde Dorland from the Counterterrorism Group's...
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Breaking Point: The Deep Dive into Haiti's Unrest
Haiti is undergoing one of the biggest crises in its history. A tragedy of violence, hunger, and instability has engulfed the country in large civil unrest, perpetuating its status as the poorest state in Latin America and the Caribbean region. But what are the origins of this crisis? In order to...
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Spycraft in the Digital Age: Navigating Cyber Espionage Realities
In this episode of the Threat Intelligence Podcast, Arnold Koka joins the team as a new host alongside Derrick T. Dortch, focusing on various cyber espionage threats that The Counter Terrorism Group has been tracking. Cyber espionage is an increasingly hot topic. Who spies, how, and why? The…
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January Threats, February Forecasts: Analyzing Al Qaeda's Inspire Video and Unfolding Middle East Risks
This episode of the Threat Intelligence Podcast with your host Derrick T. Dortch focuses on the various threats The Counter Terrorism Group has been working on in the month of January and what we should expect as we go into February. The focus of this episode is the recent Inspire Video released…
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Analyzing The Root Causes And Global Trends Of Gender-Based Violence And Femicide
In this episode, Derrick T. Dortch joins members from the Women's Protection Group, a specialized team within The Counterterrorism Group to discuss a recently published report that reveals invaluable insights into Femicide and Gender-Based Violence. Tune in for a high-level discussion that aims…
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Navigating NATO: Securing Peace and Democracy on the Global Stage
NATO has become an active topic today on the global stage. It has been focused on peaceful solutions and democratic values since its beginning. According to NATO's website, "Security in our daily lives is key to our well-being. NATO's purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its…
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War between Israel and Hamas Pt.4
The Israel-Hamas war has continued to impact the stability of the region. This destructive war that has left thousands dead has become the arena where both sides have displayed their military capabilities, whether covertly or overtly. Both sides have made it their mission to meet their challenges...
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Analyzing the Krajcik Attack and its Aftermath
On October 12, 2022, Juraj Krajcik killed two people and injured another outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bratislava, Slovakia. At the time, Prime Minister Eduard Hegar called Krajcik a "radicalized teenager" after the attack. Shortly after the attack, Krajcik wrote "feeling no regrets, isn't that…
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War between Israel and Hamas Pt.3
The Israel-Hamas war has split the opinions of millions of people worldwide. Many have become influenced by the propaganda that has been published and shared. Once again, a violent war that has left thousands dead has become the battleground where propaganda has led astray. Both nations have...
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Understanding Lone Wolves: Analyzing the Motives and Prevention of Acts of Violence
Lone wolf attacks have sparked the interest of those in the security and threat industries for a few decades. The fear of an act from a violent individual has driven many analysts and researchers to suggest safety policies for the public. Governments and agencies have relied on these security...
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War between Israel and Hamas Pt.2
October 7, 2023, will be remembered as a day an additional deadly conflict arose on the global stage. On that date, Hamas forces crossed into Israel and produced carnage that will be replayed in the minds of the survivors for many years to come. The Israel-Hamas war has split the opinions and...
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Global Superpowers: Their Military Might and the Road to Peace
Today, the US, Russia, and China lead the world as superpowers. These countries play an important role in many sectors, from technology to food to raw materials. Each nation has marked its supremacy and leadership both regionally and globally. Each country is known for having an advanced military...
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Unraveling Ethiopia's State of Emergency: Causes and Consequences
This year, Ethiopia's federal government declared a six-month-long state of emergency in Amhara, the second-largest region, after days of violent confrontations between the army and the local Fano militia. The Amhara government sought assistance from Ethiopia's federal government to help…
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Understanding the Great Replacement Theory
For the past couple of years, a specific concept has dominated discussions in the field of extremism. What is currently known as the "Great Replacement Theory" has been displayed on news channels and social media platforms almost endlessly. Many have used this ideology to mask their intentions,...
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War between Israel and Hamas
On October 7, 2023, Hamas, a terrorist group, invaded Israel via land, air, and sea. The violent assault, which started at about 6:30 am local time, began with Hamas unleashing about 5,000 rockets into Israel. About an hour later, Hamas' soldiers entered the Gaza border by using paragliders and...
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Voices from the Streets: Understanding the 2023 French Protests
The year 2023 has witnessed several French protests. The rise of French citizens and their chants of uproar in their cities plagued all forms of media. Social media displayed their marches and echoed their shouts of protest. It seemed like the only news from France was primarily about the French...
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Unmanned at Sea: Drones in the Ukraine War
Warfare has been changing since the very beginning, but its evolution has experienced a drastic change since the start of the 21st century. The land, air, and sea armaments employed by the military have seen the amalgamation of technology, science, and defense. Many weapons have become synonymous...
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Foreign Players in Africa: Unmasking Their Impact [Episode in Spanish / Episodio en Español]
Africa is a vast continent containing almost 20% of the world's population. According to the UN, Africa holds 40% of the world's gold and up to 90% of its chrome and silver. These features have attracted the interest of foreign groups and governments. How have these groups impacted the continent?...
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CHINA IN TALKS ABOUT MILITARY BASE IN CUBA
On June 20, 2023, reports broke about negotiations between China and Cuba regarding possibly establishing a Chinese military base in Cuba. Opening a military base in Cuba would result in Chinese troops stationed less than 100 miles from the coast of the United States. The US government is…
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Maritime Warfare in the South China Sea
The South China Sea and the Pacific region have been hot topics for many years and have drawn the attention of several governments. The US Department of Defense has claimed that "China continues to expand exploration activities in the SCS (South China Sea) as part of its hunt for much-needed…
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Beyond Borders: Unraveling External Engagement in Africa
The massive continent of Africa contains almost 20% of the world's population. Additionally, Africa holds 40% of the world's gold and up to 90% of its chromium and platinum, according to the UN. These facts have led to an increase in interest in Africa by groups and governments outside of the...
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The Emerging Threat of White Nationalist Active Clubs
Active Clubs (ACs) are a network of localized, decentralized, and loosely structured chapters formally affiliated with the network that possess far-right, white supremacist, and neo-Nazi ideologies. They have a significant presence throughout the US and Europe. Their movement is fueled by…
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The Wagner Group Unveiled: Unraveling Their Global Impact
The Wagner Group is a private military company, primarily used by Russian President Putin, to complete military assignments. This paramilitary organization has been a topic of interest for many in the threat intelligence community, especially here at the Counterterrorism Group. The Wagner Group…
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Poland Investigates Russian Influence on Civic Platform
Polish President Andrzej Duda announced in late May 2023 that he would sign a bill to create a panel to investigate allegations that the Civic Platform political party (PO) allowed Russia to influence Poland during its time in power from 2007 to 2015. The panel will have the authority to ban…
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The Future of Turkey: Erdoğan's Re-election and the Implications for the Region
On May 28, 2023, the Turkish presidential election took place. President Erdoğan, president of Turkey since 2014, was seeking re-election. This campaign had much to address like inflation, regional stability and security, geopolitical differences, economic crisis, and much more. In this episode,...
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America's National Security
National Security is a topic vital to all governments and their citizens. It establishes the defense and security of a nation whether domestically or internationally. American National Security has been a prominent topic on all news platforms, here in the US and around the world. It has also been…
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The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence: How it Fuels Misinformation and Disinformation
Artificial intelligence specialists and political scientists have warned about the use of AI-enabled generative tools that could sway the upcoming 2024 elections through the production and dissemination of synthetic images, video, and audio material known as "deep fakes" on social media. Evidence...
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The Counterterrorism Group's (CTG) Threat Intelligence Podcast opens the door to the realm of geopolitics and international security. Hosted and produced by Arnold Koka and Derrick T. Dortch, this podcast takes you on a journey through the intricate landscape of global threats and intelligence analysis. Tune in regularly to stay informed about the latest developments that shape our world.
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