Open Source Intelligence in the Twenty-First Century

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Introduction

   1. Introduction

      • Christopher Hobbs, Matthew Moron, Daniel Salisbury

      Pages 1-6

3. Open Source Intelligence: New Methods and Approaches

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7

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   2. Exploring the Role and Value of Open Source Intelligence

      • Stevyn D. Gibson

      Pages 9-23

   3. Towards the Discipline of Social Media Intelligence

      • David Omand, Carl Miller, Jamie Bartlett

      Pages 24-43

   4. The Impact of Open Source Intelligence on Cybersecurity

      • Alastair Paterson, James Chappell

      Pages 44-62

4. Open Source Intelligence and Proliferation

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 63-63

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   2. Armchair Safeguards: The Role of Open Source Intelligence in Nuclear Proliferation Analysis

      • Christopher Hobbs, Matthew Moran

      Pages 65-80

   3. Open Source Intelligence and Proliferation Procurement: Combating Illicit Trade

      • Daniel Salisbury

      Pages 81-100

5. Open Source Intelligence and Humanitarian Crises

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101

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   2. Positive and Negative Noise in Humanitarian Action: The Open Source Intelligence Dimension

      • Randolph Kent

      Pages 103-122

   3. Human Security Intelligence: Towards a Comprehensive Understanding of Complex Emergencies

      • Fred Bruls, A. Walter Dorn

      Pages 123-144

6. Open Source Intelligence and Counterterrorism

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-145

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   2. Detecting Events from Twitter: Situational Awareness in the Age of Social Media

      • Simon Wibberley, Carl Miller

      Pages 147-167

   3. Jihad Online: What Militant Groups Say About Themselves and What It Means for Counterterrorism Strategy

      • John C. Amble

      Pages 168-184

   4. Conclusion

      • Christopher Hobbs, Matthew Moron, Daniel Salisbury

      Pages 185-187

7. Back Matter

   Pages 188-191

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This edited book provides an insight into the new approaches, challenges and opportunities that characterise open source intelligence (OSINT) at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It does so by considering the impacts of OSINT on three important contemporary security issues: nuclear proliferation, humanitarian crises and terrorism.

• online
• Open Source
• security
• social media
• terrorism
• Twitter

“This volume constitutes a useful and informative compendium in a newly developing field with fluid boundaries, which is beneficial to those both new to or even experienced in this field.” (Matt Inness, JIPSS Journal for Intelligence, Propaganda and Security Studies, Vol. 9 (1), 2015)

"This new and fresh perspective on Open Source Intelligence should be a primary textbook in intelligence analysis, international security, and information science classes. The value of OSINT is explained and explored through a sequence of provocative chapters that provide fresh insights into new approaches to this distinctive type of intelligence. The substantive discussions of the impact of social media, and the merits and failings of OSINT in the areas of nuclear proliferation, humanitarian crises and terrorism are exceptional additions to the study and application of OSINT. As the authors clearly point out, the accessibility of open source information has 'had a profound effect on the intelligence community' and 'it has been conferred with a new status and legitimacy in recent years.' This book is a great place to start in understanding OSINT's effect, and the factors that contribute to its effectiveness." - James Breckenridge, Mercyhurst University, USA

"In an age dominated by social media, 'big data' and the Internet, Open Source Intelligence has assumed new significance as an area of study and practice. Offering a unique insight into the latest developments and trends in OSINT across a range of disciplines, including counter-terrorism, humanitarian crisis and non-proliferation, this volume is a must-read for academics and practitioners alike." - Michael Goodman, King's College London, UK

• Centre for Science and Security Studies, King’s College London, UK

  Christopher Hobbs, Matthew Moran, Daniel Salisbury

John Amble, Global Torchlight LLC, UK Jamie Bartlett, Violence and Extremism Programme, UK Fred Bruls, Royal Netherlands Air Force, The Netherlands James Chappell, Digital Shadows, UK Walter Dorn, Royal Military College of Canada Stevyn Gibson, Cranfield University, UK Randolph Kent, King's College London, UK Carl Miller, King's College London, UK David Omand, King's College London, UK Alastair Paterson, Digital Shadows, UK Simon Wibberley, University of Sussex, UK

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