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decoding the "Grey Zone" with Oriane Cohen

The Grey Zone

Every week, I share bold ideas and cold analyses drawn from the world of intelligence - intertwined with media, business and geopolitics - directly to your inbox.

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I’m Oriane.

Ex-HUMINT operative (=spy).

Ex-journalist.

Now entrepreneur - or something like it. God forgave... but institutions didn’t. Before anything: I’m a free electron. I don’t "belong". I observe, I connect, I disrupt. I think, unthink, reframe. I move through the grey zone, and help others see in it.

This site is my home on the internet.
Part library, part lab.

It’s a map of my mind: thoughts, tools, reflections, analyses, tensions, and questions. He're you'll learn how to:

  • Read the room and people, to decode complex hidden dynamics
  • Master negotiation and persuasion skills using elicitation techniques
  • Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Expand your global influence and leadership
  • Strengthen your security, identify human risk easily
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#1: Membership allows you to leverage MY time and expertise, and save you THOUSANDS of hours.
I've spent over a decade mastering strategic intelligence and human behavior (and ever-learning!). Thousands of hours of fieldwork and analysis are distilled into sharp, actionable insights you can immediately apply.

#2: Access exclusive strategic resources.
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#3: You increase you "return on experience"
The insights you gain will enrich your thinking... forever, providing returns that money can't buy. My articles, essays, and reflections trigger intellectual breakthroughs that permanently shift your perspective. If you're here counting pennies, you're in the wrong place.

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Joshua

Looking forward to more of your informed, brilliant, and insightful thoughts that 99% of the human population can not conceive on their own!

Dr D. Friedman

Oriane Cohen is a genius, she delivers gold on a daily basis. Read, reflect, and remember - this stuff is atomic. I highly reccomend you follow. Cheers.

Sophie

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest admiration for your writings. They are both fascinating and incredibly inspiring, every line holds an insight and a well-articulated clarity that truly impresses me.


Kenneth D.

Oriane Cohen is the real deal. Period. Her articles and posts are well worth reading, and always contain fascinating discussions at the nexus of business and intelligence.

Azhar MS

Your articles are incredible. Really amazing. I’ve been in business a long, long time and instinctively one gets a read on people and situations. The way you articulate all this is simply brilliant.

Jim

Your blog is excellent. Keep doing what you’re doing. Passions are running high though.

Gaetan

Politics aside, your blogs are a masterclass and a fascinating reads. Anyone in any role can learn a few things by simply reading this and applying it to your own conversations with clients and prospects. 👏👏👏

Andre

Oriane is possibly the finest commentator on LinkedIn. She is the epitome of "Feel the Fear and do it Anyway" and Oriane has truth on her side, not emotional driven clap-trap driven by legacy media manipulation to serve the uni-party's agenda. Oriane observes carefully, and thinks independently and critically. 🤩

Mike

I really enjoy reading your posts. Your rare impartiality will make being connected and seeing your future content nothing short of a pleasure. Cheers

Daniel

Thank goodness there is someone else seeing the plays and dynamics… thank you for being brave and writing.

Vasiliy

The paradigm shift is real. The world is shrinking, and there is no going back. Humanity and individuals alike are manifesting their reactions to this and thus we have such nastiness showing its ugly head in different arenas, either our own reactions or collectively. As you say Oriane -- we control how we react. Bravo 👏

N.M.

Honestly… I’m amazed. I’ve taken many intelligence training courses, I have NEVER encountered a single resource this comprehensive and powerful for self-learning. You thought of every detail; it’s impressive, precise, surgical work. I’ve rarely seen content quality like this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this enriching experience.

Diana

I’ll never be a spy, but I’m definitely building a tribe and you’ve taught me how! I’m letting your courses sink in, but I want to say thank you. Though honestly, "thank you" doesn’t even scratch the surface of how deeply grateful I am for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

Sarah

I thought I already had a good general knowledge on intelligence, but the courses took it to another level with the Humint part. What I liked most is that it's not just theory, lots of actionable tips. whether you're already in the field or completely new, I can’t recommend this enough. I loved every minute of it!

David

These courses are extremely valuable for everyday use. The ethical application of human and emotional intelligence is not a trick, its an expansion and utilization of your own innate capacity. Bravo

Angela


Thanks for the intellectualism to step away from passion and dissect the subject matters professionally.

Monika

Oriane, I think you are either a grwat storyteller or an absolutely genius woman (or both).

Ian

Brilliant and disturbing analyses. I just read a number of your articles. There's so much there that everyone needs to be aware of.

Charlene

I love to see your brilliant thoughts in my feed. No, am not a spammer or annoyer. Always impressed with solid analysis and critical thinking.

Gerald J

Looking forward to more of your informed, brilliant, and insightful thoughts that 99% of the human population can not conceive on their own!

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