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Washington eyes European nuclear power

A bipartisan bill currently making its way through the US Congress aims to increase nuclear exports to counter Beijing and Moscow in Europe, which is experiencing energy supply problems due to the war in Ukraine.

The Agencies' Gazette
Afghan planes in Tashkent, Russian military engineers decorated, DNI

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, we serve up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we go from Paris to Tashkent, Washington, Brussels and Kabul.

Uzbekistan/AfghanistanTashkent refuses to return Afghan planes to Kabul.

RussiaMoscow decorates military engineers.

FranceMarc Burg lures more top spies to his degree course.

ParisSenators call for a law on facial recognition.

United StatesDNI tasked again to tackle China's support to Russia.

EuropeEuropol, future watchdog of foreign investment in the EU.

Cyber Battle Lab experiments bogged down by provider war

The US Cyber Battle Lab, which is responsible for cyber experiments, has seen its operations blocked due to a war between its contractors. Its subcontractor Advanced Technology Leaders is being challenged by its predecessor, Ad hoc Research Associates.

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Exodus Intelligence finds new growth in N-day vulnerabilities

The growing US vulnerability management provider Exodus Intelligence is seeking to take advantage of the US cyber effort related to the Russian war on Ukraine. It is contributing to the "Shields Up" programme by making its information flow available.

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Kyiv and Washington coordinate future sanctions against Moscow

A group of senior officials, lobbyists, academics, activists, investigators and communications experts are drawing up lists of potential targets for US sanctions against Russia, as well as promoting new international political reprisals.

Arnold & Porter help Uzbekistan get closer to Washington

Keen to attract inward investment in its strategic industries, Uzbekistan's government has engaged the services of the law firm's former federal officials.

Washington moulds new multilateral strategy in 'China Initiative' follow-up

After pressure from the FBI, the 'China Initiative' has undergone an official name change. Washington is now keen to take a harder line and involve its Indo-Pacific allies in a drive to both rid itself of spies and protect itself from the Chinese Communist Party.

Wirecard: Aviram Azari's guilty plea sets alarm bells ringing at Arcanum

The recent revelation of Israeli private investigator Aviram Azari who linked Indian hacking operators to Western clients has the potential to expose the US corporate Intelligence firm.

Facing Putin, Nordic intelligence takes aim at the Arctic

For the first time, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian intelligence chiefs will be attending an Arctic-focused forum in Helsinki this week.

Paris seeks to restore influence in Bucarest, where US has become closer ally

The war in Ukraine has put the spotlight on changing military and security influences in neighbouring countries, whose help is needed. Over the past two decades, French influence has steadily declined in Romania while the US has stepped in and pursued very active security diplomacy in the country.

Washington finally ready to launch its anti-drug strategy against Hezbollah

Worried about the scale of the trafficking of captagon pills through Lebanon in particular, with Syria the main source, the US authorities intend to grant additional funds to the Lebanese security forces, which are supposed to be involved in this operation.

Intelligence provider HSS pursues its African ventures despite legal woes

Security technology developer HSS Development is attempting to distance itself from its legal debacles by focussing on technological innovation and strengthening its African operations. It will present its new drone-mounted IMSI-catcher at the upcoming ISS World event in Washington.

Chevron appoints David Merkel, defender of Kazakhstan's jailed ex-spymaster Massimov

A former State Department official who was close to the Nazarbayev administration, David Merkel has been campaigning for the release of Karim Massimov, who was Chevron's key contact in Kazakhstan.

The Agencies' Gazette
PKK leaders, DGSI, SCO, DoS in Georgia, France-Ukraine

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, from Sinjar to Paris via Shanghai, Kyiv, Washington and Tbilisi.

IraqPKK renews high command's mandate and reaffirms strategic priorities

FranceDGSI's role in counterterrorism secured

Russia/ChinaBeijing counts on Russia to promote SCO

USA/GeorgiaWashington confirms its commitment to Tbilisi

France/UkraineFlorence Parly sticks to low estimate on Paris's Ukraine spending