The Agencies' Gazette
Intelligence Academy seeks director, Abbas Ibrahim's mandate, Moscow's anti-drone battle, CIA's PCRB problem, Bulgarian intelligence

Bulgaria, Europe
Sofia doubles down to convince allies of counter-espionage capabilities

The Bulgarian domestic intelligence service is actively tracking down Russian spies and traitors among its ranks to convince its allies it is serious about the task, while at the same time working more closely with its partners and fellow services.

Russia
Intelligence lawmaker trio tightens rules on state secrets

In the Russian parliament, legislation is being put in place to strengthen the powers of the intelligence services over information security, under the initiative of three former investigators who are now MPs.

United States
US counterintelligence in turmoil over internal flaws

With its internecine quarrels, the indictment of a former high-ranking officer and a structure sometimes deemed deficient, even Congress is worried about the state of US counter-espionage. These concerns have been fuelled by seemingly growing attempts at interference by foreign entities, notably those from Russia and China.

Russia
Kremlin's favourite crisis management services compete for leadership of institutional security

In the middle of a security legislation overhaul, Moscow is increasing the powers of entities responsible for protecting state bodies, with the GUSP, the special presidential programmes department, gaining ground on another Kremlin favourite, the Rosgvardia.

The Agencies' Gazette
Cairo shifts view on Syria, DGSE on Order of Liberation board, drones for Portuguese military, ex-FSO to Russian Security Council, CIA moles

Appointments, reforms and key issues: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets of news, big and small, from the global intelligence community. This week we hone in on Cairo, Moscow, Lisbon and Paris.

Egypt/Syria Cairo shifts position on Syria's return to Arab League

Portugal Military intelligence eyes US drones

Russia Yet another ex-FSO officer joins Security Council

France DGSE wants seat on Order of the Liberation board

United States Baer vs Redmond, score settling between former CIA officers over a book

Bulgaria
Sacked intelligence chief under US sanctions calls out Russian influence

On the interim government's advice, President Rumen Radev has made a string of dismissals as the country heads into the 11 July elections. Those sacked included top intelligence officers who are ready to denounce Russian influence in the country, along with political opposition led by former prime minister Boyko Borisov.

Bulgaria, United States
US sanctions spurs Bulgaria's intelligence into action

The US sanctions have shaken Sofia's political world to the core and its embarrassed intelligence services have been forced to take a hard look at their own intelligence control bureau infiltrated by oligarchs.

France
Intelligence Academy launches analysis training

France's Intelligence Academy, headed by François Chambon, has launched a new analysis training programme for the top six intelligence services, [...]