Spotlight | China, Italy
Beijing plans influence campaign in Italy to stop it exiting New Silk Roads

Afghanistan, China
New Chinese ambassador to Kabul lands strong security brief

The recent appointment of a new Chinese ambassador to Kabul marks a first step towards Beijing's official recognition of the Taliban regime. But China has demanded firm security guarantees in exchange for this support.

The Intelligence Gazette
Majed Faraj named minister, French intel uses Hebrew, Chinese democracy promoted, Chechen base in Kyiv

Palestine
Mahmoud Abbas confirms Majed Faraj's role as spymaster

France
French intelligence doubles down on need for Hebrew

China
Beijing uses Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to promote its vision of democracy

Ukraine
Chechen opposition faction grows stronger in Kyiv

China
Western researchers, business leaders set for closed-door confabs with CCP at CASS and CDF

During two events scheduled for late March, European and American researchers and business leaders will meet in Beijing to discuss political and economic issues related to Xi Jinping's new term in office.

Italy
Italian intelligence services woo academia

Italy's DIS, which coordinates intelligence and answers to Prime Minister Mario Draghi, is looking to establish stronger ties between Italy's research and intelligence worlds.