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- *NEW for 2026: A 325-page reference manual on developing local intelligence: what information you need, where to find it, and how to put it all together into an Area Assessment -- even if you have no military or intelligence experience.
- Release Date: You will receive your print + digital copy before the official release date of Tuesday, 06 January 2026.
Join as an Annual Member Before 12/01/25 for a FREE Print + Digital Edition (A $49 Value)....
The Area Intelligence Handbook (Print + Digital)
- New Chapter on Protests, Riots, and Political Violence: Learn how to identify local activist and militant groups, and where to find information on them, so you can be proactive heading into the 2026 Spring Offensive. 2026-2028 is going to be nuts.
- New Chapter on Route Analysis / Evacuation Route Studies: Whether you're trying to evacuate from a hurricane or wildfire, or just get the heck out of Dodge, escaping is easier when you know how to plan multiple evacuation routes under real-world constraints, including terrain, chokepoints, checkpoints, and hazards.
- New Chapter on Automating Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): In this chapter, I break down how you can ABC -- Always Be Collecting -- critical information from local news, social media, and other online sources, even while you sleep.
- Expanded Reference Appendix: I share with you my best sources of online information so you can get the info you need and be done before dinner.
Join Before 12/01/25 and get the Area Study Challenge online course for free (A $197 Value)....
Area Study Challenge
- Live Video Course: What better way to get started on your own Area Study (or update it) than with live video training in the Area Study Challenge? Follow along as I walk you through how to build an Area Study. All three sessions are live with Q&A, and recorded for 24/7 streaming.
- Area Study Template + Worksheets (PDFs): Save tons of time and effort with the Area Study Template (just plug in your own local information) and downloadable worksheets to help you develop accurate assessments.
Join Before 12/01/25 and get the Crisis Intelligence eBook (A $47 Value)....
Crisis Intelligence Video + eBook
- Crisis Intelligence Training Video: Get this training video presentation that outlines the four critical intelligence assets you need to face any crisis.
- Crisis Intelligence eBook: Download this 20-page ebook that outlines the four pillars of Crisis Intelligence: the Area Study, the Intelligence Network, Real-Time Intelligence Monitoring, and the "Special Projects" that build local political, social, and economic power.
Join Before 12/01/25 and get a year's worth of Economic Early Warning reports (a $249 value)...
Economic Early Warning
- 52 Weeks of Financial Intelligence: Read what Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, JP Morgan, UBS, Deutsche Bank, and other investment banks are telling their private clients each week.
- Economic, Financial, and Monetary Warning: We don't offer investment advice or hot stock tips -- just perspectives on the cracks underlying the entire global financial system.
- Charts & Graphs: A picture is worth a thousand words. That's why we show you what the charts and numbers actually show, so you can see the context for yourself.
- Digest in 10 Minutes or Less: We cut right to the chase, giving you the money quotes on economic, financial, and monetary conditions. It's perfect for busy professionals and those who want fast insights.
2026 Membership Options
Intelligence + News Platform
Early Warning - $149/year
Mission-critical intelligence for preparedness and security.
- Morning Briefing: The best intelligence briefing available without a Top Secret clearance. Readable in 5 minutes or less, it's a great way to start your day.
- Need to Know: Stay current on everything from the Trump administration and federal agencies, the Trump Resistance and Far Left groups, energy and infrastructure, the risk of war with China, and more.
- Know What's Next: Stay ahead of the next phase of protests, direct action, and political violence through our coverage of U.S.-based radical, revolutionary, and other violent social groups.
- Civil Unrest: Get our daily list of upcoming protests and demonstrations so you can avoid civil unrest and potentially violent encounters.
- PLUS BLACK FRIDAY BONUSES: A Print + Digital Copy of The Area Intelligence Handbook, the Area Study Challenge eCourse, Crisis Intelligence Video + eBook, and a Year of Economic Early Warning ($542 Worth of Free Stuff)
Intelligence Training Membership
Special Projects - $995/year
Intelligence training turning you into your community's Intelligence Officer.
- Early Warning: Includes everything in the Early Warning membership, PLUS:
- Monthly Conference Call: A live all-hands gathering with a strategic intelligence update, guidance on what you should be focusing on, and Q&A with Mike.
- Monthly Special Access Interview: A monthly interview with a world-class expert in intelligence, security, conflict, or community-building, so you can learn from the best.
- Monthly Special Projects Masterclass: A monthly lesson/mini-course on a non-fiction book, intelligence manual, or critical skill area such as intelligence, security, tradecraft, communications, etc.
- Special Projects Masterminds: Join up with other members interest in one of three Civic Action Team skill areas: Intelligence Officer, Community Organizer, Political Officer.
- PLUS BLACK FRIDAY BONUSES: A
Print + Digital Copy of The Area Intelligence Handbook, the Area Study
Challenge eCourse, Crisis Intelligence Video + eBook, and a Year of
Economic Early Warning ($542 Worth of Free Stuff)
Early Warning for Life
Early Warning LIFETIME - $997
Get the best of Early Warning for life.
- Lifetime Membership: Get everything in the Early Warning membership, plus free upgrades to new membership tiers, for life.
- Limit 25: These lifetime memberships pay for our tech infrastructure for the next year, so we limit them to 25 slots per year.
- PLUS BLACK FRIDAY BONUSES: A
Print + Digital Copy of The Area Intelligence Handbook, the Area Study
Challenge eCourse, Crisis Intelligence Video + eBook, and a Year of
Economic Early Warning ($542 Worth of Free Stuff)
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