Government & Policy
Unveiling MbS’s Deputy Crown Princes: The Expansive Business Ties from Riyadh to Paris
Explore the influential Deputy Crown Princes of MbS, revealing their extensive business connections from Riyadh to Paris and shaping global dynamics.
Unveiling Chinese Influence and Interference in Western Europe
Explore the hidden dynamics of Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe, uncovering strategies, impacts, and responses to this global challenge.
Trump Administration Extends TikTok Sell-or-Die Deadline for the Third Time
Trump Administration extends TikTok’s sell-or-die deadline for the third time, amid ongoing negotiations and concerns over national security.
Trump’s CISA Nominee Remains Mired in Confirmation Delays
Trump’s CISA nominee faces ongoing confirmation delays, raising concerns over cybersecurity leadership amid escalating threats and political gridlock.
Syria : French business delegation’s Damascus visit cancelled
French business delegation’s planned visit to Damascus cancelled amid evolving political tensions in Syria, impacting economic engagements.
United States : Former intel officials enter political fray to counter Trump
Former U.S. intel officials enter politics to challenge Trump’s influence, promoting accountability and bolstering national security.
Kremlin demands destruction of Western arms in Ukraine
Kremlin calls for dismantling Western arms in Ukraine, claiming they fuel conflict and destabilize the region.
French Army Interference Unit Chief Poised for New Leadership Role
French Army interference unit chief eyes a new leadership role, promising fresh strategy and innovation to counter evolving challenges in modern warfare.
Canada/China/France/Russia : French National Police HQ, French KGB spy George Pâques, Student mobility in China, Canadian SIGINT
Canada/China/France/Russia intrigue: French Police HQ and spy George Pâques, China’s student mobility surge, plus Canadian SIGINT insights.
France : Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East and Africa expected in Paris
Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East and Africa arrives in Paris to meet French officials on key regional and global issues.
Israel Secures Official Approval for Iran
Israel secures official approval for new Iran engagement, marking a pivotal shift in regional diplomacy and strategic realignment.
Latvia/Ukraine : Azov Regiment, diplomats, AI experts… NATO’s jam-packed Latvia forum
Latvia’s NATO forum spotlights Ukraine’s Azov Regiment, diplomats, and AI experts debating security, strategy, and innovation on the global stage.
Hegseth Forecasts Reduced Aid for Ukraine
Hegseth forecasts reduced U.S. aid for Ukraine amid shifting priorities, raising concerns over future support and evolving geopolitical challenges.
Major Shifts: Amarante International Exec Resigns, Exiled Albanian Minister Engages in US Lobbying, Sqope Intelligence Welcomes New Adviser
Major shifts: Amarante exec resigns, exiled Albanian minister pivots to US lobbying, and Sqope Intelligence names a new adviser.
Europe/Russia : Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card
Europe/Russia: Chechen separatism emerges as the anti-Putin trump card, upending alliances and intensifying power struggles in a volatile geopolitical arena.
US CISA Acting Director Bridget Bean Announces Departure
US CISA Acting Director Bridget Bean departs amid a pivotal leadership shift, marking a turning point in U.S. cybersecurity strategy.
Trump Administration Overhauls Cybersecurity Policy with a New Executive Order
Trump Administration overhauls cybersecurity policy with a new executive order to strengthen digital defenses and secure national infrastructure.
Trump Challenges Digital ID Policies, Claiming They Facilitate Fraud Among Undocumented Immigrants
Trump challenges digital ID policies, alleging they pave the way for fraudulent activity by undocumented immigrants and spark intense security debates.
Saudi Arabia : PwC enlists former US defence intelligence official to target Saudi contracts
Saudi Arabia: PwC enlists former US defence intelligence official to strategically target lucrative contracts and boost market insights in the region.
UK’s New Defence Blueprint: Merging Military Intelligence Capabilities
UK unveils a new defence blueprint merging military intelligence capabilities to boost strategic integration and enhance global security.
France/Lebanon : Port of Beirut: new revelations about suspect contract that led to blast
New revelations suggest a suspect contract may have sparked the Beirut Port blast, deepening scrutiny of France-Lebanon dealings.
Charting NATO’s Future: An Interview with Retired French General Philippe Lavigne
Retired French General Philippe Lavigne shares insights on NATO’s future, strategic challenges, and evolving alliances in this exclusive interview.
Trump Administration Revises Cybersecurity Rules, Replaces Biden and Obama Orders
Trump Administration revises cybersecurity rules, replacing Biden and Obama-era orders with new policies to boost U.S. digital security.
Kremlin Rising: Sergey Kiriyenko’s Growing Influence within the Kremlin Establishment
Discover Sergey Kiriyenko’s growing influence in the Kremlin, revealing power plays, shifting alliances, and emergent power dynamics within Russia’s elite.