Center for Open Source Analysis

Founded in 2017, the Ole Miss Center for Open Source Analysis (COSA) is a student run analysis group that works to publish monthly open source intelligence pieces on relevant national security issues. COSA utilizes unclassified open-source intelligence (OSINT) to create concise intelligence products to inform the public on important trends and drivers surrounding contemporary issues, while also helping to improve team-based analytical skills among our students. We currently operate four teams: the Syrian Conflict Team, the Russia Team, the China Team, and the Venezuelan Crisis Team.