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Hakan Fidan, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency MIT.
Hakan Fidan, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency MIT.

Spymaster | Turkey
Hakan Fidan, the unstoppable reformer of Turkish intelligence

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powerful spy chief is pushing ahead with his fast-paced overhaul of MIT, Turkey's sole intelligence body, which has been methodically encroaching on the country's military and diplomatic corps's turf. But the intelligence chief is also looking out for his own political aspirations, much to the distaste of the president and his closest allies.

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The Casa Coppelle restaurant in Rome.
The Casa Coppelle restaurant in Rome.

Spy Way of Life | Italy
Casa Coppelle, Rome's intimate retreat catering to intelligence diplomats

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens, where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores the restaurant Casa Coppelle in Rome, where spymasters dine and which has been the setting for meetings between the Italian and American intelligence services.

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