Open Source Intelligence The Shadow of the Shahed: Russian Kamikaze Drones Emerge in Mali’s Sahel Conflict September 15, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Sahel, new open-source evidence has confirmed the deployment of Iranian-designed Shahed-136 "kamikaze" drones within Malian territory. Investigations conducted by Bellingcat,…
Open Source Intelligence The Great Gamble: How Prediction Markets Dominated the 2026 World Cup September 15, 2026 rifanmuazin The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the expansive landscapes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, was billed as the largest sporting spectacle in history. With 48 teams competing…
Open Source Intelligence The Untouchables: How the Kinahan Cartel Maintains a Foothold in the Emirates Despite Global Sanctions September 15, 2026 Lina Irawan This investigation is the result of a collaborative project between Bellingcat and The Sunday Times. In the high-stakes world of international law enforcement, few figures loom as large as the…
Open Source Intelligence From Open Source to Open Wardrobe: Bellingcat Announces Community-Led Merchandise Initiative September 14, 2026 Asro For years, the investigators at Bellingcat have operated in the digital shadows, unmasking state-sponsored actors, tracking illicit arms shipments, and mapping human rights abuses through the lens of open-source intelligence…
Digital Security for Journalists Security Expert Bruce Schneier Updates Global Speaking Schedule Amid Heightened Focus on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence September 14, 2026 Muslim WASHINGTON, D.C. — Renowned security technologist, author, and public intellectual Bruce Schneier has released his updated public speaking schedule for the autumn of 2026. The announcement, published via his official…
Open Source Intelligence Scarring the Wilderness: Satellite Analysis Reveals Extent of Border Infrastructure in Big Bend National Park September 13, 2026 Laily UPN By Bellingcat Investigation Team In the rugged, sun-drenched expanse of southwestern Texas, Big Bend National Park stands as a sanctuary for biodiversity and a testament to the untamed American wilderness.…
Open Source Intelligence Shadows at Sea: The Mysterious Movements of the Sanctioned Cargo Vessel Patria September 11, 2026 Suro Senen A vessel previously implicated in the transport of military hardware to Russian mercenaries is currently under international scrutiny following a series of erratic and highly unusual movements across West African…
Open Source Intelligence The Ghost in the Woods: Unmasking the Murder of Fu Chun Wang September 11, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In the quiet, affluent suburb of Sharon, Massachusetts, the forest floor holds secrets that have defied the passage of time for three decades. It was April 1998 when a local…
Community Media Navigating the Algorithmic Tipping Point: Journalism, Ethics, and Resistance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence September 9, 2026 Evan Lee Salim As newsrooms globally grapple with the rapid integration of artificial intelligence, journalists face a fundamental existential question: Should they adapt, resist, or throw their laptops into the sea? This query,…
Open Source Intelligence Shadows Over the Sahel: Russia’s Shahed-136 Drones Documented in Mali July 24, 2026 Nana Wu In a disturbing escalation of the conflict in the Sahel, recent open-source intelligence has confirmed the deployment of Iranian-designed, Russian-manufactured Shahed-136 "kamikaze" drones by forces operating in northern Mali. Investigations…
