
Bellingcat: Pioneering Open-Source Investigative Journalism
Introduction Bellingcat, an investigative journalism website founded by Eliot Higgins in 2014, has rapidly gained importance in the media landscape. It utilises open-source intelligence (OSINT) to investigate and expose issues surrounding conflict, corruption, and crime. As traditional journalism faces challenges, Bellingcat has set a precedent for utilizing digital tools to hold power to account, making…