Moldova's anti-corruption drive buttressed by investigators and Western institutions

B&S Europe, the provider helping the EU gain influence in Eastern Europe 

Business and Strategies in Europe has been contracted by Brussels to help Moldova and the Balkan states with their West-leaning policies, placing it in a strategic position as Russia tries to exert its own influence in these countries.

Counter-intelligence and external intelligence reforms examined in Moldova 

Keen to show impeccable credentials to its future European and US allies, the Republic of Moldova is implementing measures to stamp out corruption and improve transparency and governance. Its intelligence sector is no exception and is also set to come under Western-style governance rules.

• SYRIA/SAUDI ARABIA - Hossam Louka pops up in Riyadh.

• UNITED STATES/MOLDOVA - Chisinau biggest receiver of US fund to counter Russian influence.
  

• FRANCE/IRAN - Former pro-Iranian Centre Zahra France official fails to block asset freeze.

Moldovan intelligence ups its game in the face of Russian infiltration 

With the Russia-Ukraine war unfolding on its doorstep, the small ex-Soviet state, which has just applied for EU membership, is bracing for disruption. Its security services are stepping up anti-corruption and anti-disinformation efforts against Russian infiltration in the country.

Moldova's new spy chief takes up duties in a climate of high tension 

The new head of Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service already has a lot on his plate. He will have to deal with interference by Russian agents and potential unrest in Transnistria, as well as coordinating aid from the country's allies and leading negotiations with the EU.

West increases aid to boost Chisinau's cyber defence capacities 

Since the unrest in Transnistria at the end of April, the media and international community have kept an eye on Moldova. Intelligence agencies in the country are worried about their cyber capacities, despite a boost from Chisinau's Israeli and Western allies, which has increased in recent weeks.

Pro-Russian faction and ex-FSB agents ramp up pressure on Chisinau 

Making the most of the Chisinau government's instability, Moscow is taking steps ahead of the elections that could see its allies chased out of parliament and can count on its embedded political-security relays to help with the task.

Anti-corruption consultants at front line in Ukraine 

Western nations are taking it in turns to tackle corruption in Ukraine, officially to consolidate the country's institutions but also to uncover the financial circuits of pro-Russian oligarchs.

U.N. Seeks Corrupt Leaders' Money 

A new initiative by the U.N.'s Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Bank could enable the private sector to track down money stolen by former leaders.