Open Source Intelligence at an Inflection Point: Reflections on the ShadowDragon conversation with Melisa Stivaletti

This resource explores the evolution and growing importance of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in national security, highlighting how it has moved from a peripheral tool to a critical asset. Through insights from Melisa Stivaletti and recent institutional developments, it underscores the value of publicly available information, the need for proper funding, and the role of technology and professionalization in advancing OSINT as a core intelligence discipline.