"Strategic North" is a podcast about geopolitics, intelligence, and security risks. We explore how the shifting geopolitical landscape impacts us all, covering emerging risks, geopolitical events, and the role of intelligence and investigations as disciplines and methodologies. The podcast emphasizes the importance of these fields in understanding complex situations, supporting decision-making, and performing comprehensive risk assessments.
Disclaimer: This podcast is produced with the assistance of Generative AI, and is edited and narrated by a league of intelligence analysts.
"Disinformation & Deliveries: AI Myths and Santa’s Logistics Secrets"
In this episode, we uncover the world of 'Fake AI Academics' spreading Russia's narrative that Ukraine is ready to surrender a disinformation strategy with real-world implications. Then, we shift gears to explore Santa Claus's high-tech logistics operation, managing a global delivery empire like never before. Join us for a thought-provoking and festive discussion!
26 Nov 2024
Europe's Struggle To Respond Against Russia
From sabotage and cyberattacks to disinformation, Russia's efforts to destabilize Europe persist.
Why are fears of escalation, attribution challenges, and NATO's internal divisions preventing a unified front? Join us as we uncover the cracks in Europe's defense and the urgent need for a stronger, collective response.Why are fears of escalation, attribution challenges, and NATO's internal divisions preventing a unified front? Join us as we uncover the cracks in Europe's defense and the urgent need for a stronger, collective response.
25 Nov 2024
Sabotage in the Skies? Unraveling the DHL Crash in Vilnius
Was the DHL cargo plane crash in Vilnius an act of sabotage? Investigators are probing potential links to recent incendiary device incidents in Germany and the UK. In this episode, we dive into the theory of deliberate tampering, examining clues from the plane’s black boxes, its cargo, and the possibility of a coordinated hybrid attack. Could this be more than just a tragic accident?
25 Nov 2024
Hybrid Attacks in the Nordics & What If Elon goes Rogue?
In this episode, we dive into the shadowy realm of hybrid attacks—How vulnerable are the Nordic countries to such hybride threats, and what strategies are in place to counter them? We look into the sabotage incidents of water supply in Sweden and Finland.
Then, we shift gears to a wild but intriguing "what if scenario": What happens if Elon , the tech mogul and innovator, goes rogue? Could he transform into a real-world James Bond-style supervillain, using his technological empire for world domination? Join us as we unpack the realistic implications of unchecked power in the hands of a genius.
22 Nov 2024
Nordic Nexus: Espionage, Sabotage, and Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Espionage and sabotage collide in the Nordics: undersea cables cut in the Baltic Sea with a Chinese ship nearby, and a Norwegian security guard at the US Embassy arrested for spying for Russia and Iran. Geopolitical tensions and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities take center stage. Stay tuned for the full story
26 Oct 2024
Intelligence, OSINT and Ai
In this episode of Strategic North, we dive into the intelligence cycle, exploring how AI reshapes Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) at every stage—from setting intelligence priorities to presenting actionable insights.
23 Oct 2024
Operation Trojan Shield - How FBI infiltrated criminal networks with mobil phones
Today, we explore Operation Trojan Shield—a global sting operation led by the FBI that used the encrypted app AN0M to infiltrate criminal networks worldwide. We’ll also discuss how criminal networks might adapt to new technologies in the future.
22 Oct 2024
Behind the Curtain: Russia's Infiltration of NATO Networks
A startling report uncovers an extensive network of NATO military and intelligence officers caught up in Russian influence operations across Europe. Spanning from Norway to Germany, it details covert ties to organizations advancing Moscow's agenda in the West.
Read more about the report mentioned in this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/ToySoldiersNato
21 Oct 2024
Covert Wars and Criminal Ties: Iranian Influence and Nordic Destabilization
In this episode, we explore how Iranian state actors are exploiting Swedish criminal networks to target Israeli assets in the Nordic region, aiming to destabilize the area. We investigate the use of explosive devices linked to pagers, with connections to a missing Norwegian national, and unpack how these incidents tie into broader Middle Eastern conflicts.
1 Oct 2024
Iranian Missiles of Vengeance: The Spark of Regional Chaos?
In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel today, in retaliation for the assassination of key Hezbollah leaders. Experts warn this could ignite a firestorm across the region, threatening widespread instability and conflict. What will happen now? How will this affect Europe? Will Russia exploit the situation?
30 Sept 2024
Shadows of Corruption and Nuclear Brinkmanship
Welcome to Strategic North, where we bring you in-depth analysis of today’s critical issues. In this episode, we begin with the revelations from Denmark's explosive documentary, "The Black Swan." Corruption, financial crime, and powerful networks operating in the shadows—how do they manipulate legitimate systems for illicit gains?
Then, we turn our focus to Russia's recent nuclear rhetoric. With Moscow revising its nuclear doctrine, how credible are these threats, and what do they mean for the future of global security?
Join us as we navigate through these intricate topics.
Sources for this episode:
https://missilematters.substack.com/p/decoding-the-credibility-of-russian
https://tv.tv2.dk/den-sorte-svane
28 Sept 2024
Covert Ties: Chinese Diaspora & Kremlin’s Criminal Sabotage in Europe
We are discussing how Chinese intelligence exploits the diaspora and force them to use Silk Road networks for covert communications back home, and then we discuss how the Kremlin recruits criminals across Europe via social media for sabotage missions.
24 Sept 2024
Exploding Pagers Part Two & Leaked Documents about Russias Internet Trolls
In this episode, we dive into the new info about the exploding pagers in Lebanon, the disappearance of a Norwegian businessman, and a leaked document exposing Russia’s secretive League of Internet Trolls. Buckle up—things are about to get interesting!
23 Sept 2024
A Song Of Ruby And Exploding Pagers
Welcome back to episode 2!
Last week in Lebanon, a series of explosions involving thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies resulted in the deaths of Hezbollah operatives. A Norwegian Business man apparently connected with the company selling the pagers to Hisbolalh is now missing! Meanwhile in the Norwegian Sea, the cargo vessel Ruby, carrying 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, is now drifting aimlessly in the Skagerak between Norway and Denmark, suffering damage to its propeller, hull, and rudder. Could this be a component of a hybrid wargame?
22 Sept 2024
Arctic Frontlines: Unmasking Russia's Hybrid Espionage in the North
Russia's hybrid espionage warfare in the Arctic represents a clear and present danger to Western interests. Understanding the multifaceted nature of this conflict, particularly as it plays out in vulnerable border regions like Kirkenes, is crucial for developing effective countermeasures and safeguarding regional security.
Read the article in The New Yorker that forms the basis for this podcast: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/16/russias-espionage-war-in-the-arctic
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