Egypt, Libya, Benghazi Council-Qatar, Morocco (the third way).
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Search: 3i:mind osint
SearchesWe have not covered 3i:mind for a variety of reasons. Not recommended. Details below.
Reference: The Pentagon Labyrinth
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Search: elements of human intelligence
SearchesThe long list of posts that comes up is certainly worthwhile, but here are the two items that pertain directly:
Graphic: OSINT and Full-Spectrum HUMINT (Updated)
Human Intelligence (HUMINT): All Humans, All Minds, All the Time (US Army Strategic Studies Institute, June 2010
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Israel Wants Billions From US After Sticking It Hard…
08 Wild Cards, Corruption
First they stick it to the US generally and Barack Obama specifically on the matter of the settlements, and now they want $20 billion from the US. Note that the source of this report, “Ynet,” is an Israeli news outlet.
Israel seeks $20 billion in US military aid
Defense Minister sees no immediate threat in Egypt but fears repercussions of Mideast unrest. In Wall Street Journal interview, he says military upgrade can turn Israel into regional stabilizer
Ynet, 8 March 201103.08.11, 10:15
Defense Minister Barak said Israel might request an additional $20 billion in military assistance from the United States in order to prepare for possible threats, given the recent unrest in the Middle East.
