Israel, UAE
Amarante International and International SOS called on to evacuate expats

Europe, Iran
Paris and Brussels confusion over military buildup in face of Iran crisis

The reinforcement of the EU military naval mission Aspides in the Red Sea has been the subject of intense negotiations over the last few hours. After a first slew of announcements, the initial goals have been scaled back.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Amarante's winning streak, Byblos at Orano, Kessner Capital Management

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisEU contracts for Amarante International

ParisByblos joins Orano

Paris/Abu DhabiFrench defence experts supporting Africa-focused Kessner Capital Management

Europe
EU appoints watchdogs to monitor elections

The European Union's election observation missions (EOMs), one of the EU's few instruments of power, have recently been assigned new service providers, all backed by security companies.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Irena hiring, Apus Intelligence and the Balkans, Geos defeated

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisIrena boosts its team with private security veteran

London/TiranaA new Balkans boutique firm

ParisAfter losing out on EUCAP Somalia, Geos defeated at European Court of Justice

Afghanistan, Europe
Disputes emerge over awarding of EU's huge Afghan security contract

After their initial shock, the unsuccessful bidders for the EU's lucrative security contract in Kabul are racking their brains to find a way to challenge IDG Security's win.