NeedleStack

How culture can inform OSINT investigations


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An OSINT Arabic instructor and geopolitical risk expert joins the show to discuss what can get lost in translation when performing OSINT investigations. Plus learn how cultural knowledge can unlock key insights.

About Paolo Walcher

Paolo Walcher is a leading OSINT trainer and security consultant, recognized for his expertise in Arabic-language investigations, geopolitical risk, and strategic intelligence. With a background in counterterrorism and crisis management, Paolo delivers advanced OSINT training to law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies on both national and international levels.

At i-intelligence GmbH, he equips private and governmental organizations with the tools to navigate complex security environments, specializing in Arabic OSINT and Middle East-focused research. Formerly a Security Business Intelligence Analyst at BMW Group, he provided strategic insights on global threats, including the war in Ukraine, supporting corporate decision-making and conflict monitoring.

Paolo holds a B.A. in Safety and Security Management and an M.Sc. in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University, with a specialization in the Governance of Radicalism, Extremism, and Terrorism. His work spans illicit networks, military conflict analysis, and supply chain security. As a Bellingcat volunteer, he has contributed to civilian harm verification and human rights investigations—and continues to explore the full potential of OSINT as a force for accountability and justice in the human rights space.

Fluent in English, German, and Italian, Paolo brings a cultural lens to OSINT, advocating for the ethical use of AI in intelligence gathering while emphasizing the enduring value of human-led analysis. His passion for maritime OSINT, regional dynamics, and investigative training makes him a key voice in the future of open-source intelligence.

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