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Uncover the truth behind NATO’s recent defence spending plans and the strategic implications of the organisation’s ambitious 5% GDP target. Janes experts Andrew MacDonald and Guy Anderson join hosts Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett to discover how open-source intelligence uncovers the reality behind political declarations and spending plans. Can countries meet these targets, and what does this mean for the future of defence and deterrence?

Andrew MacDonald is head of the Janes Defence Budgets team, responsible for research, analysis, data modelling and forecasting of 112 countries’ defence spending plans, covering 99.6% of global military expenditure. Throughout more than a decade at Janes Andrew has also contributed to the company’s Defence Industry and Markets coverage and provided regular news and commentary to Janes Defence Weekly. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and modern history from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in Geopolitics and Grand Strategy from the University of Sussex.

Andrew MacDonald

Head of Janes Defence Budgets

Guy Anderson is head of defence markets and economics within Janes.  He has 20 years’ experience analysing and advising on defence trade with a particular emphasis on the markets of Europe, Russia and the CIS.  A specialist in defence offset and countertrade, he has studied and lectured on the subject at the École Supérieure de Sciences Économiques et Commerciales (ESSEC) in Paris and continues to speak and lecture internationally on defence trade practices.  Guy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with economics and finance from the University of Sussex, UK.

Guy Anderson

Head of Defence Markets and Economics, Janes

Assessing NATO's funding commitment

Janes delivers validated open-source defence intelligence across four core capability areas threat, equipment, defence industry and country that are aligned with workflows across the defence industry, national security and government.

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Myanmar is an often overlooked conflict. In this revealing episode of Janes World of Intelligence hosts Sean Corbett and Kate Cox are joined by guest Tony Davis, a senior Asian security analyst and Janes contributor, to provide expert analysis of the geopolitical and humanitarian crises unfolding in Myanmar. They explore the roles of China and other regional powers, the burgeoning issue of transnational organised crime, and the future of this tumultuous region.

Born and educated in the UK, Tony graduated from the Australian National University, Canberra, in Asian studies and Chinese language and completed post-graduate studies in modern Chinese history and revolutionary warfare at the University of Nanjing, PRC. 

Based in Bangkok since 1979, he has conducted field research on insurgencies in various countries across the Asian region including in Myanmar where he has spent time with various ethnic insurgent groups while visiting Yangon regularly.

He has been writing for a range of Janes’ publications since 1991 focusing on issues of insurgency and terrorism in Afghanistan, the Indian Sub-continent, southern Thailand and the southern Philippines. He also undertakes consultancy work for corporate, governmental and international non-governmental clients. 


Tony Davies

 Asian Security Analyst

Unpacking the Myanmar crisis

Janes analysts James Trigg and Aparna Iyer join Sean Corbett and Kate Cox to discuss the strategic depths of Yemen’s role in global security. They unpack the complex military, political, and regional dynamics shaping this pivotal Middle Eastern country and how Yemen’s conflict influences international shipping lanes, serves as a battleground for proxy wars, and impacts the delicate balance of power in the region. James and Aparna also discuss the challenges and techniques they use to monitor such a fluid situation.

James Trigg is a Senior Research Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa Country Intelligence team at Janes. He previously worked in an intelligence support role with a local constabulary. He holds a master’s degree in international conflict, focused on the dynamics of genocide and other crimes against humanity.

James Trigg

Senior Research Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa Country Intelligence team at Janes

Aparna Iyer works as a Research Analyst II for the MENA desk in the Janes Central Events Team. Previously, Aparna was a Geopolitical Risk Analyst for Sub Saharan Africa at Max Security, and has also worked as an elementary school teacher. She has a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Pennsylvania State University and a law degree from the University of Pune.

Aparna Iver

Research Analyst for the MENA desk, Janes.

Kate Cox is Director of Strategic Programmes in Janes Research, Data and Analysis (RD&A) department. Previous roles at Janes include Head of the APAC Country Intelligence desk and Deputy Head of the Janes Terrorism & Insurgency Centre. Prior to Janes, Kate was a Senior Analyst and Security Portfolio Deputy Head at RAND Europe, where she managed teams of analysts delivering research, consulting and policy analysis projects for international defence and security clients. Kate holds an MA in Conflict, Security, and Development from King’s College London and a BA in History from the University of Cambridge.

Kate Cox

Director of Strategic Programmes in Janes Research, Data and Analysis (RD&A)

Yemen's role in global security

Five years after their first episode of the World of Intelligence podcast, Kate Cox, director of Janes RD&amp;A Strategic Programmes, turns the table on Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett to uncover the origins of the podcast and how it has evolved alongside the prominence of OSINT for intelligence analysis, and to offer a glimpse into the future of intelligence.

Director of Strategic Programmes, Janes Research, Data and Analysis (RD&A)

World of Intelligence Journey

Faced with the starkest security environment for in decades, and against the backdrop of competing security priorities by the US as its strongest ally, the European Union (EU) has embarked on a plan to reverse its under-investment in defence and rebuild military capability through the Readiness 2030 initiative. Andrew MacDonald, head of Janes Defence Budgets, and Guy Anderson, head of defence markets and economics at Janes, join Sean Corbett to discuss the costs ahead and the outlook for success.

Andrew MacDonald is head of the Janes Defence Budgets team, responsible for research, analysis, data modelling and forecasting of 112 countries’ defence spending plans, covering 99.6% of global military expenditure.
Throughout more than a decade at Janes Andrew has also contributed to the company’s Defence Industry and Markets coverage and provided regular news and commentary to Janes Defence Weekly.
Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and modern history from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in Geopolitics and Grand Strategy from the University of Sussex.


Guy Anderson is head of defence markets and economics within Janes. 
He has 20 years’ experience analysing and advising on defence trade with a particular emphasis on the markets of Europe, Russia and the CIS. 
A specialist in defence offset and countertrade, he has studied and lectured on the subject at the École Supérieure de Sciences Économiques et Commerciales (ESSEC) in Paris and continues to speak and lecture internationally on defence trade practices. 
Guy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with economics and finance from the University of Sussex, UK.

Rearming Europe? Funding the rebirth of European defence

In part two of this podcast, Jim Clover OBE, Varadius Ltd, continues to uncover the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the intelligence community with Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett. They discuss the fine line between the innovative applications of AI and the critical importance of human oversight in intelligence analysis. Explore how AI is reshaping intelligence gathering, the risks of over reliance on technology, and the vital role of ‘prompt engineering’ for accurate and ethical outcomes.

Jim spent 22 years in the UK’s Intelligence Services specialising and leading in technical operations. He left in 2016 as a Deputy Director of operations, to start Varadius, a UK consultancy helping both startups and enterprise companies as an advisor on a wide range of technical and operational opportunities, helping boost team output, providing advice on cybersecurity and has also worked with ultra high net worth individuals to protect their online footprint.
 
He spends most of his days keeping up with the rapidly evolving AI scene, advising software developer teams on how to increase productivity using AI and helping companies adopt “enough AI” whilst always “keeping it real” and seeing beyond the hype.

Jim Clover OBE

Varadius Ltd - Tech Board Advisor, Problem Solver, Mentor and Creator Founder of EthosCheck.com for AI Model Safety Testing

AI for automated OSINT reconnaissance - part two

While Artificial Intelligence AI is not a new phenomenon, its use in the gathering of intelligence and the amount of AI tools available are growing at pace. In part one of this podcast Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are joined by Jim Clover OBE, Varadius Ltd, to take a deeper look into the practical uses and implications of AI for the defence intelligence community. They explore its real-world effectiveness in gathering and analysing intelligence and also why human oversight is still critical to ensure the intelligence it is producing is both ethical and valuable.

Recent Episodes

SEASON 1

Assessing NATO's funding commitment

Unpacking the Myanmar crisis

Yemen's role in global security

World of Intelligence Journey

Rearming Europe? Funding the rebirth of European defence

AI for automated OSINT reconnaissance - part two

AI for automated OSINT reconnaissance - part one

About The Show

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Harry Kemsley

President of Government & National Security, Janes