Rising tensions in the Middle East
Episode description
In this podcast Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are joined by Janes analysts Elliot Chapman, James Trigg, Anant Venkatesh and Suraj Ganesan in response to recent events and growing tensions in the Middle East and Levant.
The panel provide context on the fast-moving situation in the region and discuss how open-source intelligence can support predictive intelligence to understand the prospect of serious escalations in the conflict.
Suraj Ganesan
Suraj Ganesan is a Research Analyst at the Middle East and North Africa desk at Janes. His work focusses on Syria and Lebanon.
Anant Venkatesh
Anant Venkatesh is the Senior Research Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa at Janes covering Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
James Trigg
James Trigg is a Senior Research Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa Country Intelligence team at Janes. He previously worked in an intelligence support role with a local constabulary. He holds a master’s degree in international conflict, focused on the dynamics of genocide and other crimes against humanity.
Elliot Chapman
Elliot Chapman is a Research Analyst, in the Middle East and North Africa team. Elliot joined Janes' Central Analysis Team in December 2020 before helping to stand up Janes Country Intelligence, beginning in August 2021. Before working at Janes Elliot worked for a political risk advisory firm focused on emerging markets. Prior to this Elliot worked as a researcher and producer for for military technology events. Elliot's work involves closely monitoring and analysis of Israeli security operations and Palestinian militant activity. Elliot also served in the British Army Reserves.
In this podcast Harry Kemsley and Sean Corbett are joined by Janes analysts Elliot Chapman, James Trigg, Anant Venkatesh and Suraj Ganesan in response to recent events and growing tensions in the Middle East and Levant.
The panel provide context on the fast-moving situation in the region and discuss how open-source intelligence can support predictive intelligence to understand the prospect of serious escalations in the conflict.
