Afghanistan, Europe
Amarante sees its EU security contract in Kabul extended, again

Afghanistan, China
Beijing makes long-term withdrawal from Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Pakistan: Beijing reshuffles the cards (1/2) – The Ministry of State Security has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Chinese teams and interests from Afghanistan. Rather than a response to recent incidents in Tajikistan, the measure betrays Pakistan's inability to protect Beijing's interests.

Afghanistan
Amarante prevails in spat over EU diplomats' security deal in Kabul

The British firm IDG Security was due to start providing security for the European Union delegation in Afghanistan on 1 October. But at the last minute, the current provider Amarante saw its contract extended. The possibility of a new tender is becoming increasingly likely.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
EU in Afghanistan, Forward Global cyber, S-RM in the UK courts

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

KabulIDG Security ready to take over from Amarante International

ParisForward Global takes on new cyber director

LondonS-RM Intelligence taken to court by 'former introducer'

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.