Tokayev puts faith in Ermek Sagimbayev to restructure Kazakh intelligence

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.

Kazakhstan's security council drafts new military doctrine 

The Kazakh government's desire to strengthen its grip on the security apparatus has prompted it to launch an ambitious project to reform it, which is being carried out by recently appointed officials.

Kazakhtelecom symbolises Nazarbayev clan sleaze 

The recent arrest of ex-president Nursultan Nazarbayev's nephew has put the spotlight on the former ruling family's hold over Kazakhstan's telecommunications sector.

• KAZAKHSTAN - Like the KNB, President Tokayev brings in allies to lead security service

• FRANCE - SGDSN sees value in serious games 

• UNITED STATES - DNI called again to report on Chinese-controlled ports

• FRANCE - Prison intelligence service gains access to training reserved for the intelligence community's inner circle

Former Kazakh KGB operatives to provide security for EU delegation in Nur-Sultan 

Former Kazakh armed forces and intelligence service veterans, now working for private sector security operator Grupp Chetyre, are to provide protection for the EU delegation in Kazakhstan.

• PARIS - the DGSE adopts a TREX

• NUR-SULTAN - the new KNB master's rise signals victory for the Tokayev camp

• PARIS - DGSE more careful on the internet than DGSI