United States
Washington strengthens its Arctic surveillance system

United States
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.

Russia, United States
Sabotage and sanctions: Russian spies back in the spotlight at US Congress

The Kremlin's stepping up of clandestine operations in Europe has not gone unnoticed in Washington. A reassessment of the threat posed by Russian intelligence services and the effectiveness of sanctions is being considered.

The Agencies' Gazette
DGSE hits French TV, Beijing influencing Putin on Pyongyang, US's Arctic diplomacy, Tracfin departure

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

FranceRivalry between the DGSE and the Special Forces played out on TV

ChinaGuoanbu instructed to temper Russia's relations with North Korea

USCongress looks to establish Arctic ambassador-at-large

FranceTracfin's point of contact with banks to step down

Canada
Ottawa strengthens Arctic intelligence capacity to meet US expectations

Canada, which raised eyebrows among its NATO partners over the low level of its military spending, has just revised its defence policy. The polar circle is at the heart of its new plans, which will particularly benefit the intelligence and cyber sectors.

Norway, Russia
Russian electronic warfare threat in Arctic spurs Norway into action

Norway is worried about Russia ramping up its electronic warfare capacity and about the rise in jamming operations along its borders, an issue it has tasked its specialists to tackle.

The Agencies' Gazette
DGSI interpreter loses job, secret Arctic diplomacy flounders

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

ParisThe cost of DGSI Arabic interpreter's extended leave

SwitzerlandTrack II diplomacy in Arctic hits cold front