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Conference Report – November 2023

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Report Tran scripted and compiled by Sathya Pulukuri (Associate Editor)

Islamic Jihad, as a complex and evolving global security challenge, intertwines with deep socio-political undercurrents, rooted in an ideology advocating for the establishment of Dar-Al-Islam, or territories governed under Islamic law. This worldview promotes a confrontational stance against Dar al-Harb, territories not governed by Islamic law, with jihadists often framing their actions as a defense against perceived cultural, political, or military threats to Islam. This approach frequently involves a strict adherence to Sharia'ah law, shaping their operational and ideological strategies on both local and international stages. Read more

The INT of First Resort: Unlocking the Value of OSINT

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OSINT is vital to the Intelligence Community’s Mission. OSINT both enables other
intelligence collection disciplines and delivers unique intelligence value of its own, allowing the IC to more efficiently and effectively leverage its exquisite collection capabilities. As the opensource environment continues to expand and evolve at breakneck speed, the ability to extract actionable insights from vast amounts of open-source data will only increase in importance. ... Read more