OSINT Research Hub
Ethical open-source intelligence research by Marie-Soleil Seshat Landry: transparent tradecraft, AI analytics and open research that map threats, verify claims and hold power to account. Every guide and report here is free to read.
OSINT Tradecraft
The OSINT Research Method: From Question to Published Finding
A six-step, ethical workflow for open-source research: scoping, planning, collecting, verifying, analyzing and publishing findings you can defend.
Read the guide →OSINT, Ethics and the Law in Canada
Where lawful open-source research ends in Canada and New Brunswick: private investigator licensing, the Criminal Code, privacy law, platform rules and an ethical code.
Read the guide →GEOINT Basics: Geolocating and Dating Public Imagery
How open-source researchers confirm where and when a photo or video was taken, using visual clues, satellite and street-level imagery, shadows and free tools.
Read the guide →Public Record Verification and Due Diligence in Canada
Where to find and verify official records about organizations in Canada: corporate registries, securities filings, courts, lobbying, political financing, charities and sanctions.
Read the guide →Defensive Privacy
How to Audit Your Own Digital Footprint
A defensive OSINT checklist for seeing what the internet reveals about you, removing what you can and locking down the rest.
Read the guide →Mapping Your Organization’s Attack Surface with OSINT
Passive, open-source reconnaissance a business can run on its own domains, services, documents and staff exposure to find weaknesses before attackers do.
Read the guide →AI Intelligence
Case studies and analysis
PeaceMakerGPT Audit: Public Discourse Analysis of Benjamin Netanyahu
An AI-assisted analysis of recent public addresses, including at the UN General Assembly, for dehumanizing and escalatory rhetoric.
Oct 14, 2026Intelligence Brief: Gaza Casualty Assessment (Dec 2025)
Key judgments on the scale of casualties in Gaza, assessed from open-source reporting and official figures.
Dec 19, 2025The 16 Core Strategic Narratives of Kremlin Propaganda
A catalogue of the recurring narratives used in Russian state propaganda, and how to recognize them.
Dec 2, 2025Operation “Gender Shield”: Transphobic Propaganda as a Justification for War
How anti-LGBTQ narratives are used in Kremlin messaging to justify military aggression against the West.
Nov 29, 2025Human Rights Abuses and Crimes of Vladimir Putin: A Critical Examination
A review of documented human rights abuses attributed to the Russian leadership.
Apr 18, 2024Benjamin Netanyahu’s Political Career, Policies and Rhetoric
An open-source analysis of the Israeli prime minister’s career, policy record and the impact of his rhetoric.
Jul 25, 2024OSINT Report: Current Situation in Israel (July 2024)
A situation report on the conflict, compiled from public sources.
Jul 8, 2024NLP OSINT Report on Donald Trump
A natural-language-processing analysis of the former U.S. president’s public rhetoric.
Jul 31, 2024OSINT Dossier: The Incel Phenomenon
A structural analysis and risk assessment of online incel communities, radicalization pathways and social cohesion.
Apr 29, 2026OSINT Report on Far-Right Activities Targeting Trans People
An assessment of organized far-right campaigns against transgender communities.
Jul 15, 2024Operation Paperclip: A Critical Assessment of Strategic and Ethical Failure (1945–1959)
A historical intelligence assessment of the U.S. programme that recruited Nazi-era scientists after the Second World War.
Feb 16, 2026U.S. Department of Defense Financial Management and Audit Failures
An analysis of the Pentagon’s record of failed financial audits, from the historical record to 2025.
Oct 24, 2025State Capture and the Organic Succession
An open-source report on state capture and a proposed path to institutional renewal.
Feb 17, 2026A Framework for Institutional Resilience
Safeguards for democratic institutions against extra-constitutional influence.
Jan 3, 2026Turtle Island (North America): A Temporal Geopolitical Analysis, 1600 vs. 2025
A comparison of North America’s political geography four centuries apart, for academics and policy researchers.
Oct 16, 2025Handbooks
Flipping Gems
Marie Landry Spy Shop’s Flipping Gems handbook.
Jun 16, 2026Free OSINT Research Library
Hundreds of PDF reports, papers, guides and datasets, each with a summary page.
Browse the library →More on method from the blog
- The Master Guide to OSINT: Methodologies, Frameworks and ToolsSep 21, 2026
- Ethical OSINT in Canada (2026 Guide): Tools, Laws and MethodsMar 12, 2026
- Top 25 Free OSINT Tools for 2026Apr 27, 2026
- HUMINT in the Modern Age: How Human Intelligence WorksSep 21, 2026
- The New Spymasters: Why OSINT and Analysis Redefined EspionageNov 15, 2025
- Introduction to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Oct 22, 2025
- Generating OSINT Reports with Google GeminiOct 13, 2025
- Decoding the Digital World: A Comprehensive Guide to OSINTJul 9, 2025
- Unlocking the Power of OSINT: A Comprehensive GuideMay 3, 2025
- Investigative Journalism: Uncovering the Truth Through Open SourcesMar 9, 2024
- OSINT for Good: Using Open-Source Intelligence for Social ImpactJun 2, 2024
- The Ethical and Legal Labyrinth of Modern Intelligence WorkOct 31, 2024
- Cyber Espionage: Protecting Your Digital FootprintJun 2, 2023
- How to Find Hidden Cameras: Sweep Any RoomAug 8, 2026
Questions
What is this site?
The OSINT Research Hub is the open-source intelligence publishing arm of Marie Landry Spy Shop, a research publication operated by Landry Industries in Moncton, New Brunswick. It collects our methodology guides, case studies and analysis in one place.
Do you take investigation requests?
No. We publish open-access research and education. We do not offer private investigation services, client-commissioned research on people, surveillance or covert detective work.
Who writes the research?
Marie-Soleil Seshat Landry, OSINT analyst and researcher with more than ten years of open-source intelligence practice (ORCID 0009-0008-5027-3337). Some reports are AI-assisted and say so.
Can I reuse or cite this material?
Yes, please cite the page and link back to it. To report an error or request a correction, email ceo@marielandryspyshop.com.
Where can I find the full reports and files?
Our free research library at files.marielandryspyshop.com holds PDF reports, papers and guides, each with a summary page.