The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been one of the most significant and closely watched wars of the past decade. Understanding its trajectory requires both a look back at how events have unfolded and continuous awareness of how the situation changes each day. This month’s Project Cognizance release combines those two perspectives, presenting a StoryMap and dashboard …
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While hurricane season officially begins in June, it’s August through October that bring the real action, and the greatest risk. Historically, this stretch produces the majority of named storms, hurricane landfalls, and storm-related impacts in the U.S. According to NOAA, over 90% of U.S. hurricane landfalls occur between August and October. That’s because several key …
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Human trafficking leaves a devastating impact, but its patterns are often buried in scattered data and overlooked details. By pulling together what we do know, we can start to understand where it’s happening, who’s being affected, and how it continues. This month’s OSINT report combines recent news coverage with data drawn from our public human …
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Using OSINT to Analyze Chinese Activity in Africa As China deepens its economic, political, and military involvement across the African continent, understanding the scope and strategic nature of this engagement is critical. From port development and quantum-secure communications to expanded trade partnerships and potential military basing, the evolving relationship between China and African nations carries …
Using OSINT to Analyze Chinese Cyber Threats to the Panama Canal The Panama Canal is a vital global trade route, but it is also a point of strategic interest for major powers. As concerns grow over foreign influence and cybersecurity risks, analysts may rely on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to track emerging threats and assess potential …
Understanding Strategic Competition Strategic competition is commonly understood as the continuous rivalry between nations or organizations as they work to secure lasting advantages in areas like economic strength, military capabilities, technological progress, and political influence. In this edition of Project Cognizance, our Strategic Competition dashboard highlights two of those key areas; economic and military activity. …
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