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United States
US energy department's intelligence agency struggles to find new head

The department is having to look beyond the usual channels in its search for a director for its intelligence agency.

China
Xi Jinping hands over reins of banks to Party officials

Top jobs at Chinese financial institutions are now being filled based on political criteria, as recent hirings at the country's leading investment bank's research arm demonstrate. This reshuffle has been accompanied by disciplinary investigations and new governance rules.

France
Corporate intel firm ADIT ponders pivot toward defence and training sectors

As the corporate intelligence market becomes increasingly competitive, the French group is planning to restructure, looking in particular to the training sector and the defence industry to refocus its activities.

The Agencies' Gazette
Avril Haines' comeback, DGSE entrance exam tips, Middle East links, China seeks AI expertise in Cairo

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

United StatesEx-DNI Avril Haines talks ethics

FranceDGSE official offers candidates exam advice

UKEx-Foreign Secretary James Cleverly keeps discreet ties with Middle East

China/EgyptBeijing makes Cairo moves to gain access to US AI expertise

Syria
Foreign private security firms face off against Syria's new private security mogul

As the country emerges as a fresh gold mine for the private security sector, Damascus's new rulers are reorganising the sector to their liking. A man who acts as a conduit between Western security companies and the authorities appears to be playing a central role in this overhaul.