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From the CIA to the White House, the striking rise of John Ratcliffe

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Fight against Chinese and Russian influence makes Washington comeback

Contrary to the policy pursued by the Trump administration, Congress is planning to create two specialised units in the State Department to combat Chinese and Russian influence. A strategy to fight foreign interference is also in the works.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
High storms at Highgate, Mintz shrinks in Asia, CIA bigwig launches consultancy

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

LondonHighgate in turmoil

Singapore/Malaysia Mintz Asia suffers slew of senior departures

WashingtonCIA veteran launches his own consultancy

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Éric Léandri splits with comms partner, ex-CIA launches into 'Quantum consulting', former CIA worked for Iskandar Safa

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

Abu Dhabi Éric Léandri splits with comms partner after financial spat

WashingtonSenior CIA official launches into ‘quantum consulting'

WashingtonFormer CIA official reveals work for Iskandar Safa

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New US counterintelligence chief faces uncertain future

The poor cousin of the US intelligence community, counterintelligence finds itself at a crossroads, with a new director of limited influence and facing contradictory reform plans.

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How Ratcliffe has been key to shielding CIA from Trump's intelligence upheavals

The CIA's indispensable John Ratcliffe (2/2): The spymaster's management, both internally and towards the White House and Congress, has enabled the agency to strengthen its position within the intelligence community as it undergoes major changes.

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Former intel officials enter political fray to counter Trump

The Steady State, a group of intelligence veterans from the CIA and other agencies which opposes the Trump administration's national security policy, is gaining momentum. The collective now intends to use its growing membership and resources to become more visible.