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General Philippe C., known as JAD13, the late spymaster who masterminded the DGSE's strong-arm operation against businessman Alain Duménil.
General Philippe C., known as JAD13, the late spymaster who masterminded the DGSE's strong-arm operation against businessman Alain Duménil. © DGSE/AFP//Nicolas Briquet/Abacapress/Reuters - Montage Indigo Publications

Spymaster | France
The secrets of general ‘JAD13', the man behind the DGSE's most sensitive missions

The former director of France's DGSE foreign intelligence agency, Bernard Bajolet, is to stand trial on 6 and 7 November for his service's "pressure tactics" against businessman Alain Duménil. But the man who masterminded the strong-arm operation, the late spymaster deeply involved with the DGSE's most secret activities, will be glaringly absent.
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Russia, Switzerland, United States
Gazprom's hopes of retrieving Nord Stream's frozen Swiss funds melt away after sanctions renewed

The logo of the Russian gas producer Gazprom displayed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on 5 June 2024.
The logo of the Russian gas producer Gazprom displayed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on 5 June 2024. © Anton Vaganov/Reuters

Briefly exempted from Western sanctions, the operator of the Nord Stream pipelines which transport the Russian giant's gas, made an attempt to recover its frozen funds in Zurich, before Washington swiftly reimposed sanctions on the Swiss-based entity.
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France
Ex-boss of French DGSE spy agency Bernard Bajolet referred to criminal court for service's 'pressure tactic'

The former boss of the French DGSE foreign intelligence service Bernard Bajolet.
The former boss of the French DGSE foreign intelligence service Bernard Bajolet. © Ian Langsdon/EPA/MaxPPP

Published on 23/01/25 at 16:00 GMT - In a judicial first for French foreign intelligence, a former boss of the French DGSE spy agency will appear before a criminal court, in the French town of Bobigny, near Paris, on 6 and 7 November. Bernard Bajolet is accused of aiming to intimidate the French-Swiss businessman and financier Alain Duménil.
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A general view of the Chinese-French aviation school at Beihang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on 29 May 2023.
A general view of the Chinese-French aviation school at Beihang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on 29 May 2023. © CFOTO/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

Spotlight | China, France
Chinese army-linked Beihang University weaves its web in France

Beihang University, which specialises in aeronautics and works closely with the Chinese defence industry, is increasingly targeting French academia. Intelligence Online reveals its latest incursions into France - moves the DGSI is monitoring closely.
LogoSubscribers only Running story - China in Western Europe 23.01.2025
This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.
This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. © Intelligence Online

Spotlight, Spy Way of Life | United States
Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, in the shadow of J. Edgar Hoover and Donald Trump

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, a few blocks from the White House, a luxury hotel steeped in history where intrigue, politics and espionage intertwine.
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The oil tanker Sounion, belonging to Greek firm Delta Tankers, was seriously damaged by a drone attack in the Red Sea last August.
The oil tanker Sounion, belonging to Greek firm Delta Tankers, was seriously damaged by a drone attack in the Red Sea last August. © Houthi Military Media/Handout via Reuters

Europe, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
European Red Sea mission remains at full capacity despite ceasefire

The EU's Operation Aspides continues, despite a four-week lull in attacks in the Bab al-Mandab strait. Meanwhile, as the new Gaza ceasefire takes hold, questions are being raised about how the area's most serious attacks could have been prevented.
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The Intelligence Gazette
French PM's intelligence decider, Indonesia strategist in Paris, Campus Cyber, China/Russia media cooperation, DNI and climate change

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceFrench PMs' decision maker on intelligence-gathering

IndonesiaMilitary intelligence strategist arrives in Paris

FranceVan den Berghe receives honour in front of cyber elite

ChinaBeijing seeks greater control of Russian media narrative in Global South through teamwork

United StatesDirector of National Intelligence concerned about climate change under Trump
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Launch ceremony for the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Tachai, at a dock in Samut Prakan's Phra Samut Chedi on 25 January 2023. The navy plans to acquire four additional frigates in 2026 and 2027.
Launch ceremony for the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Tachai, at a dock in Samut Prakan's Phra Samut Chedi on 25 January 2023. The navy plans to acquire four additional frigates in 2026 and 2027. © Somchai Poomlard/Bangkok Post/Bangkok Post via AFP

Thailand, Turkey
Ankara in race for Thai frigate contract

Turkey's TAIS Shipyards is prospecting Royal Thai Navy plans to acquire four frigates. Its local partner in Thailand has stronger links with the army than the navy, however.
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Hussain Sajwani announcing his unprecedented $20bn investment in the US on 7 January, while standing beside Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, US.
Hussain Sajwani announcing his unprecedented $20bn investment in the US on 7 January, while standing beside Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, US. © Scott Olson/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP

UAE, United States
The US business network helping Dubai's Hussain Sajwani realise his data centre plans

Emirati property mogul Hussain Sajwani received a stream of American tech executives and financiers prior to his announcement, in early January, shortly before Donald Trump's inauguration, of a $20bn investment in the United States.
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Mohammed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed al-Nahyan at the funeral of his father Tahnoon bin Mohammed al-Nahyan on 2 May 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
Mohammed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed al-Nahyan at the funeral of his father Tahnoon bin Mohammed al-Nahyan on 2 May 2024 in Abu Dhabi. © Mohamed Al Hammadi/UAE Presidential Court

Spotlight | UAE
A Huawei ally and a rising security leader: the double hat of Abu Dhabi's new police chief

Mohammed bin Tahnoon al-Nahyan is rising through the security ranks after being appointed director general of Abu Dhabi police. The heir of a former key adviser to Sheikh Zayed, he also heads a business empire rich in strategic contracts.
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The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Ex-CIA officer to Mintz, ADIT boss releases book, Hakluyt's cyber experts reunite, Disruptive Industries expands, Qatar lobbyists in DC

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

WashingtonBrooke Berg moves from Nardello to Mintz

ParisADIT boss turns to clients and consultants for new book

LondonNew consultancy for former Hakluyt cyber specialists

Washington/LondonBritish data provider Disruptive Industries strengthens US presence

Washington/DohaQatar renews its Republican connections
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Surveillance & Interception

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of SpaceX Starship rocket on 19 November 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of SpaceX Starship rocket on 19 November 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. © Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP

United States
Planet Labs worried about Trump administration's geospatial intelligence plans

The new Trump administration is set to bring change to the geospatial intelligence sector, with backing from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. Planet Labs already has reason to be concerned.
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In the streets of the southern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, an advertisement inviting Russian-speaking candidates to join a call centre.
In the streets of the southern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, an advertisement inviting Russian-speaking candidates to join a call centre. © Intelligence Online

Ukraine
The Ukrainian mafia cyber scammers funding Kyiv's war effort

Organised crime in Dnipro is putting funds extorted from Russia by its Ukrainian cyber scam centres at the service of Kyiv's army. Intelligence Online investigates the vast organisation, involving thousands of people, operating with complete impunity day and night.
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