How has open-source intelligence influenced the war in Ukraine?
Our podcast on science and technology. This week, after six months of war, we examine the impact of open-source intelligence on Vladimir Putin’s invasion—and how this new era of openness is changing warfare
SIX MONTHS have passed since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. It is arguably the most transparent conflict ever, thanks to publicly available satellite data and social media. How has open-source intelligence (OSINT) shaped the war? The Economist’s defence editor Shashank Joshi examines the technologies behind the OSINT revolution, and how this new era of openness is changing warfare. Alok Jha hosts. Runtime: 41 min
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