A reform under discussion in the US Congress includes proposals not only to develop intelligence-gathering and analysis but also more offensive measures aimed at exposing corruption and breaches of international law by Beijing.
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Operations To help cope with the uncertainties facing its oil and gas transits, Kazakhstan's state-owned KazMunayGas hopes it can count on US support to promote new export routes.
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Corporate Intel The Indian navy is due to unveil the new jewel in its crown, the IAC-1 Vikrant aircraft carrier, in early September. But behind the much-trumpeted announcement lies an unresolved issue: the fate of 10 Russian reconnaissance helicopters with which it was initially supposed to be equipped.
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Corporate Intel Pope Francis had to hold off plans to visit Russia as part of his efforts to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow. The Russian Orthodox Church, which also wants to play a role in resolution of the conflict, is trying to adopt a more open position.
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Back-door diplomacy The inter-ministerial GIC (Groupement Interministériel de Contrôle), which operates France's security interceptions, is having trouble filling its ranks as its workload piles up.
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La Trobe University in Melbourne is preparing its first edition of Quadmin: Emerging Leaders Dialogue, demonstrating Australia's desire to be more influential in decisions made by the US-created Indo-Pacific alliance...even though their initiatives continue to be financed by the US state department.
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Defence The wind of change sweeping through the Emirati cyber sector has finally caught up with cyber defence leader Injazat. It has replaced its top management team with cloud and smart city experts recruited from Western leaders in these sectors.
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Cybersecurity Boston Consulting Group has won a new contract to promote Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Steering the contract will be French diplomat-turned-consultant Maurice Gourdault-Montagne, a man with many connections in Riyadh.
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