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    Spotlight | United States
    How mass layoffs have disrupted US diplomacy amid Iran war

    In April 2026, the State Department launched a recruitment campaign for Foreign Service Officers. New recruits will be required to align with the Trump administration's policies.
    In April 2026, the State Department launched a recruitment campaign for Foreign Service Officers. New recruits will be required to align with the Trump administration's policies.© Adam Stoltman/Alamy

    Intelligence Online digs into the wave of redundancies that has hit the State Department and examines how it has weakened US diplomacy and its capacity to deal with current crises.

    LogoSubscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy

    Saudi Arabia
    Saying no to MbS: top consultants take on new role reining in gigaproject excesses

    A view of the stadium models on display as part of the exhibition showcasing Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, in Riyadh, on 30 October 2024.
    A view of the stadium models on display as part of the exhibition showcasing Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, in Riyadh, on 30 October 2024. © Fayez Nureldine/AFP

    Construction industry players are agonising over how to curb over-ambitious infrastructure plans personally approved by the Saudi crown prince. Specialised consultancies, some headed by influential local families, are helping to break the bad news.

    LogoSubscribers only Corporate Intel

    France
    Paris moves to improve combat command structure

    France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with French chief of the defence staff Fabien Mandon during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, in Paris, on 8 May 2026.
    France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with French chief of the defence staff Fabien Mandon during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, in Paris, on 8 May 2026.© Ludovic Marin/Pool via Reuters

    In order to prepare for a "confrontation" with Russia by 2028 or 2029, French chief of the defence staff Fabien Mandon is taking action to improve operational command and reduce fragmentation within the armed forces.

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    Armenia, Greece, Russia, United States
    Armenia keeping tabs on Russia-linked churches ahead of elections

    His Holiness Karekin, catholicos of all Armenians, presided over the mass held in preparation for the relics of genocide victims collected in Syria and brought to the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, the Armenian Vatican.
    His Holiness Karekin, catholicos of all Armenians, presided over the mass held in preparation for the relics of genocide victims collected in Syria and brought to the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, the Armenian Vatican. © Christophe Petit Tesson/MaxPPP

    With just weeks to go before parliamentary elections in Armenia, Yerevan's National Security Service is closely monitoring the activities of the Armenian Apostolic Church and its supporters within the Russian Orthodox Church.

    LogoSubscribers only Operations, Information Wars

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