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

• ITALY/TAIWAN - Taipei uses business to renew political dialogue in Milan

• SYRIA - Arab League invitation but not reintegration on the cards for Damascus

• RUSSIA - Customs chief succession causes headache

French DGSE officers become eligible for veteran status 

Officers of France's foreign intelligence service, the DGSE, who have [...]

• FRANCE - Intelligence Academy advertises for new director

• LEBANON - Berri joins push to extend Ibrahim's mandate

• RUSSIA - Intelligence at forefront of fight against drones

• UNITED STATES - CIA publication review process questioned

• BULGARIA - Internal security under scrutiny

PIF banking on feedering to advance interests in Red Sea 

Saudi Arabia is bent on becoming a maritime power and is preparing to launch a new feedering company in the Red Sea. Inspired by the success of its Emirati neighbour, it is now trying to outshine the United Arab Emirates in the field.

Abbas Kamel keeps the calm in Gaza for Biden's visit 

Familiar with mediation between Israel and Palestine, the Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel was back in action during the US president's visit to Gaza, a task made no easier with a remnant from the Six-Day War in the background.

Washington tries to place its champion in battle for Mexican drone contract 

With Mexico in the final stages of construction of its new surveillance drones plant, the United States is trying to sell the wares of its own drone manufacturers in the country. They are keen to protect their interests there, particularly in the fight against drug trafficking and illegal immigration.