The annual IPAC meeting in Brussels earlier this month was marked by the discreet appearance of Taiwan's vice-president. Despite this high-profile surprise, the gathering mainly confirmed China's ability to stifle pro-Taipei and pro-Hong Kong discussions in Africa, but also in Paris.
As their missions and workforce expand, US federal agencies at the forefront of the fight against illegal immigration are expected to benefit from a mobility programme for intelligence analysts.
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Agencies Abu Dhabi has engaged in talks to regain control of a bauxite mining operation in Guinea. Intelligence Online reveals the story behind the stalled negotiations which have taken a personal turn between Mansour bin Zayed and Guinean junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya.
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Back-door diplomacy Three members of the French pro-Russian NGO SOS Donbass have been arrested and placed in pre-trial detention. Two are suspected of having passed information to a foreign power and of colluding with a foreign power.
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Operations The rise of French military AI and drone specialist Alta Ares has been accompanied by information attacks against the company, some of which are linked to Russian intelligence services.
Moscow has decided to extend its investigation into jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier for alleged espionage, postponing his trial that had been due to begin on 27 November.
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The foreign intelligence service alternates between openness and isolation in order to develop new tools. Its new management is opening the door slightly to the private and research sectors.
