From the jungles of Mindanao to the back alleys of Damascus, Tom Sanderson has gathered intelligence the hard way. This episode of Coercive Capital is a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of global risk, drawn from firsthand encounters in conflict zones worldwide.

Host Elaine Dezenski and Sanderson explore:

The role of fieldwork in modern intelligence

How proxy networks and non-state actors shape today’s power landscape

The blind spots that leave institutions vulnerable

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Essential listening for anyone navigating today’s complex risk environment.

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