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

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

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, [...]