Dominique de Villepin's intelligence connections 1/3. The ex-PM now presenting himself as a new man in France's presidential election has over the years shown an unshakeable attraction for the world of secrecy. In this first episode, Intelligence Online looks at his intelligence connections.
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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now routinely recruiting graduates from universities under the Ministry of Public Security as part of its plan to create a brand new type of ‘foreign affairs police'.
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Western lawyers and private spies are on the prowl for potential contracts from the Syrian transitional authorities to track down the assets of Bashar al-Assad's former regime. But for now, President al-Sharaa's teams are opting for a more lucrative and covert modus operandi.
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Ares Leaks, which emerged in 2023, in June published around 20 photos of people mostly described as members of Iran's intelligence services. In April, the cybercriminal group also put FSB data up for sale at prices of up to $120,000.
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