Intel Focus: The Review has evolved into Intel Focus Special, a series dedicated to moments that demand deeper context and responsibility. It brings together key updates from Intel Focus’ investigative work with voices directly affected by human rights violations, major incidents, and critical developments. The focus is on understanding complex issues beyond headlines, combining internal analysis with lived experience to provide clarity where it matters most.
Voices from Venezuela: Personal Stories Under Maduro
In this episode of the Intel Focus Special, we discuss the complex political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, with our guest Fernanda (not her real name), a Venezuelan journalist in exile, focusing on her experiences of living under Nicolás Maduro's regime. The discussion highlights the impact of social media narratives, the role of international sanctions, and the historical context of protests against the government. The speakers also explore the implications of drug trafficking allegations and the influence of Cuba in Venezuela's political landscape, while emphasising the importance of understanding the Venezuelan perspective in the broader geopolitical context.
27 Aug 2025
How Syria’s War Crimes Are Investigated? Kornelia Georgieva Explains
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, host Qais Alamdar engages with Kornelia Georgieva, an intelligence analyst and investigator with extensive experience in international justice and accountability. They discuss Kornelia's journey into the field, the challenges of documenting the Syrian conflict, the role of open source intelligence (OSINT) in investigations, and the impact of technology on investigative work. The conversation also touches on the importance of coping with vicarious trauma in this line of work and the evolving landscape of accountability through universal jurisdiction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Intelligence Spotlight Series
02:08 Cornelia Georgieva's Journey into Intelligence Analysis
05:27 The Role of Investigations in Syria
08:23 Challenges of Documenting the Syrian Conflict
11:40 Case Studies: The Caesar File and Universal Jurisdiction
17:13 Differences Between Fact-Finding Missions and Prosecutorial Bodies
20:26 The Impact of E-Discovery in Investigations
22:58 Technological Innovations in Crime Investigations
32:27 Navigating the Investigation Landscape with AI
43:01 Coping with Vicarious Trauma in Investigative Work
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13 Jun 2025
Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’ against Iran explained
Qais Alamdar and Rajab Taieb analyze Israel's strategic military operations, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion,' against Iranian nuclear sites, emphasizing the potential consequences for regional stability in this interview episode.
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