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Tulsi Gabbard to rely more heavily on Project 2025 playbook

Dennis Kirk was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in late September 2025.
Dennis Kirk was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in late September 2025. © Ron Sachs/CNP/Abacapress.com/Reuters

Dennis Kirk, a leading architect of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, now holds a key position at the top US intelligence agency ODNI, as its head, Tulsi Gabbard, has plans to slash its staff by 50%.

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Afghanistan, India
India seeks Taliban deal to counter Pakistan

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval maintains regular contact with the Afghan authorities.
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval maintains regular contact with the Afghan authorities. © ANI Photo/Amit/Reuters

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has since mid 2025 made several informal visits to Afghanistan. New Delhi is apparently seeking common ground with the Taliban regime in order to counter Pakistani influence, while taking care not to upset China's regional interests.

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Syria
Pressure mounts on oligarchs of former Syrian regime to pay their dues

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, on 5 October 2025, in Damascus.
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, on 5 October 2025, in Damascus. © Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Replenishing Syria's state coffers (3/4) – The new regime's finance chiefs are working hard to fill the Syrian state's coffers. Intelligence Online can reveal that the system aimed at making businessmen who got rich under Bashar al-Assad pay up is ramping up the pressure.

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