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Dr. Philip Ritcheson, Vice President for Strategy and Growth, National Security Sector, Leidos returns to Janes podcast to join Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett to unpack the complexities of modern deterrence, the acceleration of technological change impacting warfare, and the critical role of open-source intelligence. They take a deep dive into how these elements are reshaping global security dynamics and explore the implications for intelligence and defence strategies. For comments and suggestions for future podcasts email: podcastsworldofintellgence@janes.com. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author alone.

Philip Ritcheson, Ph.D. is a national security professional with 30+ years of experience in government, industry, and academia. Currently, Phil is Vice President for Strategy and Growth in the National Security Sector at Leidos. Phil is also a former U.S. Intelligence Community Senior Executive who worked on a variety of geopolitical, international security, national security, and technology issues. His assignments included Assistant Director of National Intelligence, National Intelligence Manager for the Near East, Director of Intelligence on the International Military Staff at NATO, and Director of Space Policy on the National Security Council staff. In addition, Commander Ritcheson (Ret.) served in the Navy as an intelligence officer with expertise in targeting, collection, analysis, and intelligence support to operations. He was mobilized twice, following the attacks of 9-11 and in support of operations in Iraq in 2007-08. Phil earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author alone.

Dr Philip Ritcheson

Vice President for Strategy and Growth, National Security Sector, Leidos

OSINT and the changing character of warfare

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.

The World of Intelligence

Security challenges at the US-Mexico border are an ongoing threat not only locally but also internationally. In this podcast, Janes analysts Matt Henman and Estefania Dominguez join Sean Corbett and Kate Cox to unravel the intricacies of organised crime's impact on both local economies and international relations, and the advanced use of technology by criminal groups. They discuss how open-source intelligence is leveraged to predict and understand these nontraditional threats, further emphasising the importance of verification in an era of misinformation.

Estefania Dominguez is a Senior Analyst for the Americas regional desk in Janes' Country Intelligence department. She covers several countries across Latin America, with a principal focus on Mexico and Venezuela. Estefania holds a Bachelor's degree in political science and a Master's degree in philosophy and public policy, and is finalising a Doctorate in politics and international studies, with her research focusing on drug policy and the wars on drugs in the Americas.

Estefania Dominguez

Senior Analyst, Americas

Matthew Henman is the head of the NATO & Europe Regional Desk in Janes Country Intelligence Department and oversees cross-regional working groups on terrorism, insurgency, and serious and organized crime. Matthew has worked for Janes for 17 years, and prior to his country intelligence role was the head of the Janes Terrorism and Insurgency Centre. Matthew has a BA in War Studies from Kings College London, and an MA in Intelligence and International Security from the same institution.

Matthew Henman

Principal Analyst, Country Intelligence – NATO & Europe

US-Mexico border security

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

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.

Recent Episodes

SEASON 1

OSINT and the changing character of warfare

US-Mexico border security

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

About The Show

The World of Intelligence

Harry Kemsley

President of Government & National Security, Janes