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Intelligence Online's spyware gift list for the holidays

The Intelligence Online editorial team's gift ideas.
The Intelligence Online editorial team's gift ideas. © Indigo Publications 2022//International Spy Museum/Peshmarga Perfume/iStock
Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in secret hideaways, spies are working on their holiday shopping lists. This week, Intelligence Online looks into the Christmas-time tradecraft goodies on offer, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items for the brave gift giver. [...] (2115 words)
Published on 23/12/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 9 minutes

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DGSE director, Bernard Emié, during his visit to Minsk on 24 March 2023. © Ludovic Marin/Pool via Reuters
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