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The Year of the Dragon? Using OSINT for a Decision Advantage on China.

Presented by

Babel Street & Carahsoft

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Understanding and tracking the multifaceted influence of nations is crucial for maintaining a strategic advantage. China is systematically influencing instruments of national power, encompassing diplomatic, information, military, and economic (DIME) spheres. Against the backdrop of the year of the dragon — symbolizing strength, wisdom, and transformation — this webinar delves into how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can empower military leaders to gain and maintain a decision advantage as China pursues its global objectives. Viewers will learn more about: • DIME power dynamics: An analysis of China's diplomatic, information, military, and economic initiatives and their interplay on the global stage • The importance of the year of the dragon: Parallels between the characteristics of the year of the dragon and China's strategic approach and impact on international affairs • OSINT/PAI: A deep dive into the efficacy of OSINT tools in gathering and analyzing publicly available information to decipher China's intentions • Decision advantage: Understanding how military leaders can leverage OSINT to gain insights, anticipate actions, and ultimately maintain a decision advantage in response to China • Perspectives from other Pacific nations, including Australia, on how they view China's evolving influence Speakers: • Frederick Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project, American Enterprise Institute • Paul Becker, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret), CEO, The Becker T3 Group LLC • McDaniel Wicker, VP Strategy, Babel Street • Jason English, VP Business Development, Babel Street
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