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OSINT | Languages | Chinese, Arabic/MENA, and Russian Open Source Intelligence courses at I-Intelligence GmbH | Sinologist

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"𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭! 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧... 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞!"
That's a line I often say sarcastically during my course on 'Searching the Chinese Internet: Foundations'
Of course, it actually 𝘪𝘴 Chinese....

The app shown here is often one of the first downloads for people starting to learn Mandarin. For participants of this course, it's also a practical tool for researching Chinese sources and navigating the Chinese internet more effectively.

One of my favorite moments of the course is seeing participants write their first Chinese characters and for some, even start a journey in actually learning Chinese.

Looking forward to welcoming you during Session 1 of this @i_intelligence course next Monday!

The app is free btw, works offline and can be downloaded here:
🟪Google Play: https://t.co/Uuy3e8mCS2

🟪Apple Store: https://t.co/tJy6YjK5nI

Personal note: Just because a language looks difficult doesn't mean it actually is. 😉

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #Chinese #course #languageosint #osintlanguage

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💡𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!

Fourth day - Session 4 of the course: Location-Based Searches and Cultural Intelligence

After three days of learning how to conduct online research using Arabic-language sources, today marks Session 4 of this @i_intelligence course, focusing on Location-Based Searches and Cultural Intelligence.

Key topics covered includes:
• Running location-based queries
• Geolocation using satellite imagery
• Leveraging local infrastructure and geographic identifiers
• Working with cultural markers and contextual indicators
• Advanced geolocation exercises

My colleague Paolo Walcher highlights an important aspect of OSINT and online research: understanding a language is only part of the challenge. True analytical value also comes from understanding the cultural, geographic, and social context behind the information.

Full course outline and registration:
🔗OSINT: Searching the Middle Eastern Internet course
https://t.co/lloq5rho4B

📅Secure your seats for the upcoming webinars on the following dates.
13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 17:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 8:00 - 11:30 EST
23 - 27 Nov 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET (auf Deutsch!)
7 - 11 Dec 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET

Tomorrow's Session 5 will wrap up the course with 3.5 hours of intensive, instructor-led practical exercises. Time to apply everything you've learned. Stay tuned!

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #MENAOSINT #course #languageosint #osintlanguage

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💡𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!
Third day - Session 3 of the course: Working with Arabic Names and Social Media

On the third day of this @i_intelligence course, my colleague Paolo Walcher explains how names across the Middle East and North Africa can be complex. Elements such as the ism, nasab, kunya and nisbah, for example, may all appear differently depending on a person's background or region.

Regional transliteration differences add another layer of complexity. The same name may be rendered differently depending on where a person is from.

As a rule, regardless of the language, '𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮, 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦'. Whilst this can make research more challenging, it also provides valuable clues.

Find out what it's all about:
🔗OSINT: Searching the Middle Eastern Internet course
https://t.co/lloq5rho4B

📅Secure your seats for the upcoming webinars on the following dates.
13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 17:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 8:00 - 11:30 EST
23 - 27 Nov 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET (auf Deutsch!)
7 - 11 Dec 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET

Tomorrow Paolo will cover the 'Location-Based Searches and Cultural Intelligence' section of this course. Stay tuned as I'll share some insight on that!

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #MENAOSINT #course #languageosint #osintlangauge

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💡𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!
Second day - Session 2 of the course:

Today, @i_intelligence instructor Paolo Walcher leads the second session of the course which includes a recap of key concepts, recommended search strategies and resources, effective Google searching in Arabic, and working with Arabic-language research sources.

This session is where participants focus on the detailed work of data collection using Arabic script. Developing strong search and research skills is essential for finding reliable information before moving on to analysis.

No previous Arabic language skills are required, just curiosity and a willingness to learn how to use the right tools and techniques to discover relevant information in a foreign language.

Find out what it's all about:
🔗OSINT: Searching the Middle Eastern Internet course
https://t.co/lloq5rho4B

📅Secure your seats for the upcoming webinars on the following dates.
13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 17:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 8:00 - 11:30 EST
23 - 27 Nov 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET (auf Deutsch!)
7 - 11 Dec 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET

Update on session 3 will be shared tomorrow!

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #MENAOSINT #course #languageosint #osintlangauge

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It's fascinating that in the age of unlimited information, nuance seems to be one of the rarest resources...可惜的是啊。。。
Apparently, pointing out one positive thing now means you've pledged allegiance to the entire system.
Progress takes time, I guess...

Keep doing what you're doing @manyapan !
The efforts you take sharing views in @WhatsOnWeibo "Eye on Digital China" are much appreciated !

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💡𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!

It’s been a few years since I first developed the 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 course for @i_intelligence

It all started after I mentioned I had studied Arabic in the little free time I had while serving in the Marines and using it while deployed. During that conversation, my colleague told me: “You should build an OSINT course about it.”

Thanks for this push! It also gave me a serious case of imposter syndrome (again), as it hadn't been done before and I was once again taking a leap into the unknown.

For the past several years, my colleague Paolo Walcher has taken over teaching this course, and it has improved significantly thanks to his expertise, dedication, and continued refinement of the material.

The first sessions of this 5-day course started today. Paolo focused on the basics of working with Arabic in an OSINT context, including key language features such as dialects and terminology. The session also covered practical use of translation tools, working with Arabic numerals, OCR for text extraction, and virtual keyboards, concluding with techniques for interpreting Arabic-language sources through context analysis.

Four more half-days to go!

Find out what it's all about:
🔗OSINT: Searching the Middle Eastern Internet course
https://t.co/lloq5rhVU9

📅Secure your seats for the upcoming webinars on the following dates.

13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 17:30 CET
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 8:00 - 11:30 EST
23 - 27 Nov 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET (auf Deutsch!)
7 - 11 Dec 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #MENAOSINT #course #languageosint #osintlangauge

Have a great week everyone!

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𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐲𝐞!
转眼间，六年过去了！
I just realised it's been six years since I started helping analysts discover online information using Chinese sources...

Full transparency: I would not have been able to develop the first foreign-language OSINT courses in the industry without the help of my colleagues at @i_intelligence .
Just as during my time in the Marines, you only become truly good at something once you start teaching it.

Learning how to develop content and structure it into a course, how to teach virtually, how to teach live, speak at events, update content... and find the screen-share button in Zoom for the first time(😅)... all of that was possible thanks to my friends and colleagues.

A lot of the content also comes from you: the participants, who share tools and techniques, ask thoughtful questions during live courses, and contribute to the learning experience. The same goes for colleagues across the industry who work tirelessly to produce original content, you continue to set the bar high.

What started as a 1.5-day course has now grown into two separate 3-day courses, with the help of Eve Chow , who teaches participants how to navigate the Chinese internet with greater precision and helps take their skills to the next level.

Find out what it's all about:
🔗Searching the Chinese Internet: Foundations Course (instructor: me)
https://t.co/F7ZbyZQbPh

🔗Searching the Chinese Internet: Advanced Course (instructor: Eve Chow)
https://t.co/Vf8F8RjoWP

We're looking forward to welcoming you to class!

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #ChineseOSINT #course

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Emer Borger just dropped #22 of his 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂.

This is one of my go-to subtstacks.

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Link:
https://t.co/amJ5uoBHuH

#asia #news #geopolitics

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🛠️𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥
One of the biggest challenges in geopolitics and OSINT is not finding information, but filtering the noise during fast-moving events.

A tool I regularly use is https://t.co/btxyBn3Fgg. Its visual approach helps spot regional developments, emerging stories, and broader patterns faster than endless feeds.

For analysts, journalists, and security professionals, visualising information flows can improve context and situational awareness.

OSINT is not just about collecting information — it is about understanding the bigger picture.

https://t.co/qyIQ9WmkRr

#OSINT #MENA #Geopolitics #Security

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@i_intelligence 's 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 course.
Live, instructor-led training goes beyond methodology by guiding participants through real-world OSINT exercises.

In one challenge, the Arabic text "فواكه جافة" alone wasn't enough. Participants had to combine language, visual clues, regional terminology, infrastructure, branding, and cultural context to geolocate the image.

Language OSINT is far more than translation. The course begins with language foundations and expands into cultural analysis in Session 4.

As instructor Paolo Walcher says: “Language ends where culture begins ,that's where the real analysis starts.”

Join him in his next public webinars:
📅 1 - 5 June 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 Central European Time (CET)
📅 13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET
📅 31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 17:30 CET

🔗 Course outline and registration:
https://t.co/lloq5rho4B

#OSINT #ArabicOSINT #Geolocation #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica #LanguageOSINT #OSINTLanguage

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Grateful to have been invited for a second time on behalf of @i_intelligence to deliver OSINT training supporting the fight against Trafficking in Human Beings (THB), with a focus on Chinese-language investigations.

Many thanks to Hiu Ying Groenewegen-Lau for the invitation and continued dedication to this important mission. It was a pleasure working with your team again.

Thank you to the law enforcement experts, @Europol and @Frontex representatives, and all participants for their commitment to protecting victims and disrupting criminal networks.

#EMPACT #THB #osint #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTraffickingAwareness

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@OdeToOptimism @PositiveNewsUK Agreed!🌳😊

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If you're still curious about what's happening on our planet, but you're tired of being force-fed a steady diet of doom, outrage, and catastrophe, try one of these websites instead.

'Turns out good things happen too!
Only positive vibes. ✌️🌍

@PositiveNewsUK
https://t.co/5zbZM2spqo

Future Crunch
https://t.co/F1A9Z2zKDh

@OdeToOptimism
https://t.co/Gul5BhVe8a

Good News Network
https://t.co/Ry7ykZMlsp

@RTB_Cheerful
https://t.co/utLzd1jHQc

or....choose to unplug for a bit!

Have a good weekend everyone 😉 #techdetox #newsdetox

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𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: I recommend my friend Emer Borger ’s Substack, “𝑬.𝑹.𝑩.’𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌.” We served together, and I’ve always valued his strategic insight and analysis (+ workouts).

Emer provides a concise weekly overview of key geopolitical and security developments across Asia, offering excellent strategic perspectives for anyone interested in Asian geopolitics.

I take great care in cherry-picking the non-biased sources I consume, and this one has quickly become one of my new go-to sources for this region.

Have a nice weekend! 周末愉快！

#AsianGeopolitics #GeopoliticalAnalysis #ForeignPolicy

https://t.co/7Z2Nc12o28

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'𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒙 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚.' Such claims are frequently invoked to justify reactive policymaking.

This reflects not strategic caution but a failure of strategic foresight with tangible consequences.

Effective strategy requires developing a strong information position. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) can strengthen this foundation by delivering timely insights that support more informed and proactive decision-making.

@i_intelligence is here to help. Join our 5-session 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞.

My colleague Paolo Walcher will show you how to work effectively with Arabic and other Middle Eastern-language sources. The course covers the fundamentals of Arabic, common challenges in researching regional news, web and social media content, and how to configure your devices for data collection, translation and analysis.

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬:
➡️Public webinar form on the following dates:
1 - 5 June 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET
13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET

https://t.co/lloq5rhVU9

➡️Contact us to discuss private course delivery for your team, available virtually or in person.

#course #osint #mena #onlineresearch

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I thought it was satire but it turns out it was just the familiar combination of arrogance and intellectual laziness dressed up as commentary.
Suggested remedy: more literature
#china #news

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📰Interesting read about the key changes in modern #OSINT
"𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅-𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏-𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆: “𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑶𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑻”

Source: https://t.co/J50XykdVTJ
#opensourceintelligence #onlineresearch

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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.

Join @i_intelligence in our next public courses:

𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭
1 - 5 June 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET
13 - 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET

𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭
18 - 22 May 2026, 09:00 - 12:30 CET
18 - 22 May 2026, 15:00 – 18:30 SGT

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
8 - 12 June 2026, 13:30 - 17:00 CET
6 - 10 July 2026, 08:30 - 12:00 SGT

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝
22 - 26 June 2026, 08:30 - 12:00 CET
17 - 21 Aug 2026, 08:30 - 12.00 SGT

Registration details and course outlines can be found here:
https://t.co/myqInmUQlK

DM me or email at : [email protected] to learn more about our in-house delivery options and how we can best support your team.

See you in class!

#osint #languageosint #osintlanguage #onlineresearch

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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬

As part of @i_intelligence 's free webinar intro series on OSINT languages, following our sessions on Chinese in February and Arabic/MENA in April, we’re excited to invite you to join our 60-minute introduction to Russian open-source intelligence collection techniques in June.

📍What: Introduction to Online Research Using Russian Sources
📍When: Twice on 29th June (both sessions are identical)
Session 1: 15:00-16:00 Singapore Time
Session 2: 14:00-15:00 Central European Time
📍Where: Virtual
📍Instructor: Vytenis Benetis
📍Host / DJ: me

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (3 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦:

➡️DM-me see flyer for contact info.

Wishing everyone a fun and productive week ahead and see you in June!

#languageosint #osintlanguages #osint #Russian #Russia #onlineresearch #webinar

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🎙️Matthew Stibbe from Blackdot Solutions recently invited me on the "From the Source Podcast". Thanks for being such a great host! 谢谢你！

A summary of what we talked about:
❄️OSINT career paths
❄️News detox
❄️Running free OSINT introduction webinars of @i_intelligence 's language OSINT courses
❄️Journey from Marine Corps to university (China studies / Sinology) to discovering OSINT to consultancy/training role
❄️@i_intelligence : the consultancy services and courses we offer
❄️Languages in OSINT
❄️Cultural knowledge
❄️What isn't talked about enough: the downsides of OSINT
❄️Professional growth and key mindsets

🛠️I know there’s a lot that goes into producing a podcast, so a special shoutout to the crew handling all the audio, admin and tech behind the scenes!

⬇️Podcast link:

https://t.co/iyw6oi5e36

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