Global Intelligence Operations Are Rapidly Evolving Across Multiple Fronts—And the Strategic Landscape You Knew Is Already Gone


Dear subscriber,

This week, we’re excited to announce our upcoming OpSec Podcast, which will be hosted by Allen, a former US Intelligence Community cyber contractor with over twenty years of experience spanning military service, government contracting, and private sector operations.

This addition to our content reflects a broader trend we’re tracking: the urgent need for practical intelligence education.

Speaking of intelligence education, our free report examines the Intelligence College in Europe at its five-year mark. Initially proposed by French President Macron in 2020, ICE represents Europe’s attempt to bridge gaps between national intelligence communities through shared education and dialogue. The results reveal both promising developments and persistent challenges in intelligence cooperation.

Meanwhile, we’re documenting a concerning paradox in US special operations. SOCOM faces severe funding constraints despite dramatically increased demand from Combatant Commands. This crisis threatens America’s most versatile military assets at a time when global threats are multiplying.

Beyond traditional military concerns, we’re tracking the emergence of space-based weapons as the next frontier in international conflict. This development coincides with Russia’s deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, creating new strategic calculations for NATO planners.

Our surveillance state analysis reveals how AI and big data systems now monitor populations at unprecedented scale. This technological shift connects directly to our investigation of radicalization and recruitment patterns within US military communities, where extremist groups exploit both digital platforms and personal grievances.

On the institutional front, we examine Canada’s CSIS as Ottawa debates whether to establish a dedicated foreign human intelligence agency. This analysis provides crucial context for understanding Five Eyes intelligence sharing arrangements.

These developments aren’t isolated incidents. They represent fundamental changes in how nations prepare for, conduct, and exploit modern threats but also opportunities.

Dig in,

Ahmed
CEO Grey Dynamics


Podcast

Grey Dynamics Presents the OpSec Podcast: A Guide By Former USIC Cyber Contractor

Welcome back to Grey Dynamics. Today, we are thrilled to announce the OpSec Podcast, a project from our cyber intelligence and operational security expert, which will be produced and edited in-house bi-weekly. Allen, the show host, is a seasoned intelligence and defence professional with over twenty years of experience, including military service, government contracting and the private sector. 


Free Intelligence Report

Intelligence College in Europe: Assessing Progress at the Five-Year Mark

Five years after the signing of its founding Letter of Intent in Zagreb on 26 February 2020, the Intelligence College in Europe (ICE) remains a rare initiative in the European intelligence landscape. Initially proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, ICE was created to bridge gaps between national intelligence communities through education, dialogue, and shared reflection.


Intelligence Reports

US SOCOM: Too Poor To Play?

The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has faced funding issues since 2019, despite the significant increase of requests for its support from Combatant Commands. SOCOM and the corps of special operations forces that it oversees are fundamental tools of deterrence and alternative warfare. They are a critical part of U.S. national security.


In-depth Articles & Guides

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is Canada’s first and foremost civilian intelligence agency, responsible for investigating and assessing threats to Canada's security and giving recommendations to the government. CSIS was established in 1984 after the emergence of the necessity to separate intelligence functions from law enforcement practices.

During its history, the agency has evolved significantly, shaped by legislation like the Anti-Terrorism Act in answer to ever-changing security challenges, from Cold War espionage to international terrorism. As Canada has entered the debate surrounding its lack of a dedicated foreign human intelligence agency, it is critical to understand this agency.


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