Spotlight
Published on 13/06/2022
Rival factions of the Belarusian opposition in exile have openly descended into infighting, accusing each other of collusion with foreign intelligence or even with the government in Minsk. Meanwhile, armed groups continue to plot the regime's downfall. [...]
On 12 July, a specialist in the Russian and Belarusian military-industrial complex was quietly taken into custody in Minsk. The extension of his detention beyond the 15 days prescribed by law makes it seem likely he will face administrative or criminal prosecution, probably related to his work as an expert. [...]
With Riyadh progressively returning to the US fold, Western defence companies are hoping to sign new contracts with Saudi Arabia's defence and security entities. Such deals go through local partners such as SNC ICT, a rising star in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's defence apparatus. [...]
One of the firms helping Riyadh polish its image in the US, the "made in KSA" Veyron, is building a name for itself within Mohammed bin Salman's ecosystem by doing its part for the crown prince's communication strategy. [...]
As part of the House of Representative's discussions on the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, Democrat representative Tom Malinowski proposed an amendment aimed at assessing the US president's ability to block acquisitions of sanctioned foreign intelligence companies in a nod to the failed NSO deal. [...]
Shortly after being taken over by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's wealth fund, Turk Telekom's interception provider, Argela, has been stripped of its seasoned management in Istanbul and San Francisco. #Turkey https://t.co/k2dn0x7NYR
After refusing #Georgia the status of candidate for #EU membership, Brussels is pushing the country to relaunch major reform programmes. National security is an area that has come under particular criticism, both in defence and intelligence. #USA https://t.co/LqR98Wpq3j
With Riyadh progressively returning to the US fold, Western defence companies are hoping for new contracts with Saudi Arabia's defence and security entities. #SaudiArabia https://t.co/wyilL4alzN
Shortly after being taken over by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's wealth fund, Turk Telekom's interception provider, Argela, has been stripped of its seasoned management in Istanbul and San Francisco. #Turkey https://t.co/k2dn0x7NYR
After refusing #Georgia the status of candidate for #EU membership, Brussels is pushing the country to relaunch major reform programmes. National security is an area that has come under particular criticism, both in defence and intelligence. #USA https://t.co/LqR98Wpq3j
With Riyadh progressively returning to the US fold, Western defence companies are hoping for new contracts with Saudi Arabia's defence and security entities. #SaudiArabia https://t.co/wyilL4alzN