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Washington to team up with ex-FBI's firm to combat drug trafficking in West Africa

The Trump administration is shifting its fight against drug trafficking, a top priority, to West Africa. Washington is counting on the backing of a company founded by an ex-FBI officer which has already been involved in counternarcotics efforts in Latin America.

Subscribers only 11.09.2026

United States
Pentagon boosts fight against foreign influence through National Center for Narrative Intelligence

The National Centre for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) set up in 2023 is based at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, US. Photo of the university taken on 19 March 2019. © Dennis K. Johnson/Alamy

Subscribers only 10.09.2026

United States
Former ODNI foreign influence expert heads to private sector

Jacob Breach, a founding member of the Foreign Malign Influence Center which has all but shut down, departed the agency last month to start up his own firm aimed at combating foreign threats.

Subscribers only 09.09.2026

Saudi Arabia, United States
US/Iran crisis: tensions emerge over Aramco crude pipeline expansion

Oil tanks at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq.© Maxim Shemetov/Reuters

Subscribers only 09.09.2026

Canada, United States
Amazon's AWS puts full weight behind Canada's secret cloud bid

Canada's Joint Operations Commander, Steve Boivin, received a visit in July from the director of AWS Canada.© The Canadian Press/Alamy

Subscribers only 08.09.2026

Saudi Arabia, United States
The Shehail clan central to US-Saudi defence contracts

Long-standing partners for US defence in Saudi Arabia, the new generation of the Shehail clan is strengthening its position within the kingdom's key institutions.

Subscribers only 08.09.2026

France, United States
French presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal banks on local property investor to open US doors

The French center-right Renaissance party, led by former prime minister Gabriel Attal, has called upon a Franco-US property investor in the US to help open doors in the French community there, but also to build networks in think tanks, investors, academics and political circles.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 08.09.2026

The head of the French centre-right Renaissance party and candidate in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, former prime minister Gabriel Attal.

The Agencies' Gazette
CIA World Factbook's comeback, DGSE hopefuls' poor fitness, Vietnam & tax haven talks

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

United StatesCongress wants to revive CIA World Factbook

France‘Catastrophic' average score in DGSE recruitment fitness test

Vietnam/FranceTax havens on agenda for To Lam's Paris trip

Subscribers only 07.09.2026

United States
Despite ODNI reshuffle, relationship still tense with CIA

While Tulsi Gabbard's resignation has paved the way for seasoned and respected analysts to take up key posts, the level of cooperation with John Ratcliffe's agency has not improved.

Subscribers only Agencies 07.09.2026

Jay Clayton became Director of National Intelligence on 3 August 2026. Photo taken in Washington on 15 July 2026.

United States
In Washington, concerns grow over intelligence on Iran's ballistic capabilities

US Congress is stepping up pressure on the intelligence community over Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, which are becoming a major challenge for the air defence systems of the United States and its allies in the Middle East.

Subscribers only Agencies 04.09.2026

A woman waves the Iranian flag next to a model of the Iranian Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile in Tehran, on 4 June 2026.

United States
Cessna surveillance planes linked to US government hiding behind front companies

A little known firm named Jamestown Companies LLC appears to own several surveillance planes, while itself having links to a notorious air company with ties to the CIA.

Subscribers only Operations 03.09.2026

A Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft, on 1 August 2023, near Dallas. Cessna aircraft have been identified during strikes in early 2026 targeting vessels suspected of carrying drugs off the Ecuadorian coast.

France, United States
French army's strategic dependence on a US firm laid bare at national parade

A US operator supplies the French armed forces with the antennas used to connect the general staff to Eutelsat's telecommunications satellites and forces deployed on the ground. Some view this state of affairs as an embarrassing threat to the principle of sovereignty.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity, Defence 02.09.2026

Griffon armoured vehicles at the Bastille military parade in Paris to celebrate France's national holiday on 14 July 2026.

Israel, United States
Barbaricum, Palantir's discreet operator helping to collect intel on Gaza

The platform used by the US-led ceasefire coordination centre for Gaza based in southern Israel, is provided by Palantir. But the system's software operators are neither active-duty military personnel nor employed by the US tech firm's founder Alex Karp, instead they belong to a trusted service provider to the intelligence community.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity, Defence, Contractors 28.08.2026

The International Gaza Support Center (IGSC) in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, on 20 November 2025.

China, United States
CCP muzzles narrative ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Beijing has imposed stricter discipline on how its administrative, academic and financial sectors communicate ahead of Xi Jinping's US visit. The aim is not to give any clues to Washington, whose analysis relies more than ever on open-source information.

Subscribers only Information Wars 27.08.2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump, in Beijing, on 14 May 2026.

France, Oman, United Kingdom, United States
Allies carry out secret Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing operation

Before the ceasefire ended between Iran and the United States, Oman discreetly called on its Western allies to help remove underwater mines from its territorial waters that were laid by Tehran.

Subscribers only Operations, Defence, Back-Door Diplomacy 24.08.2026

French President Emmanuel Macron with Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, on 29 June 2026.

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States
The influence network improving Kyiv's standing in Washington

Pro-Trump blogger Laura Loomer, who visited Kyiv last month, has joined a small but influential group of pro-Ukraine Americans seeking to increased Washington's support for Kyiv.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 21.08.2026

Pro-Trump political activist Laura Loomer, in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, on 16 January, 2026

Europe, United States
US and EU hire former Mossad officer to probe missing Ukraine funds

American and European agencies have stepped up efforts to monitor money intended for military aid in Ukraine. One measure involves enlisting a former Israeli intelligence official to help track missing funds.

Subscribers only Defence, Contractors 20.08.2026

Photograph published by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) during a search carried out in January 2023 in connection with a case concerning the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.

France, Indonesia, Philippines, United States
French firm Cyber Test Systems expands in Asia-Pacific region and targets Africa

The success of the French company, which has recently opened its new headquarters in the Paris region, owes much to the network of one of its co-founders.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 20.08.2026

American soldiers participating in the joint US-Thailand Cobra Gold military exercise, implemented by the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM).

Russia, United States
Audit weakens Putin's envoy for economic partnerships abroad

The recent cooling of relations between Washington and Moscow could mark the end of the good graces that Kirill Dmitriev has enjoyed up until now.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 19.08.2026

Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on 4 June 2026.

Albania, France, United States
Preparations intensify for Albania's Bektashi micro-state

Less than two years after the Albanian prime minister announced the creation of a Bektashi sovereign enclave, the Sufi movement's leaders are laying the groundwork for official status and appointing representatives abroad.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel, Back-Door Diplomacy 18.08.2026

Bektashi leader Baba Mondi in Tirana, Albania, on 18 February 2025.

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All articles - North America

United States
Washington to team up with ex-FBI's firm to combat drug trafficking in West Africa

United States
Pentagon boosts fight against foreign influence through National Center for Narrative Intelligence

United States
Former ODNI foreign influence expert heads to private sector

Saudi Arabia, United States
US/Iran crisis: tensions emerge over Aramco crude pipeline expansion

Canada, United States
Amazon's AWS puts full weight behind Canada's secret cloud bid

Saudi Arabia, United States
The Shehail clan central to US-Saudi defence contracts

France, United States
French presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal banks on local property investor to open US doors

The Agencies' Gazette
CIA World Factbook's comeback, DGSE hopefuls' poor fitness, Vietnam & tax haven talks

United StatesCongress wants to revive CIA World Factbook

France‘Catastrophic' average score in DGSE recruitment fitness test

Vietnam/FranceTax havens on agenda for To Lam's Paris trip

United States
Despite ODNI reshuffle, relationship still tense with CIA

United States
In Washington, concerns grow over intelligence on Iran's ballistic capabilities

United States
Cessna surveillance planes linked to US government hiding behind front companies

France, United States
French army's strategic dependence on a US firm laid bare at national parade

Israel, United States
Barbaricum, Palantir's discreet operator helping to collect intel on Gaza

China, United States
CCP muzzles narrative ahead of Xi-Trump summit

France, Oman, United Kingdom, United States
Allies carry out secret Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing operation

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States
The influence network improving Kyiv's standing in Washington

Europe, United States
US and EU hire former Mossad officer to probe missing Ukraine funds

France, Indonesia, Philippines, United States
French firm Cyber Test Systems expands in Asia-Pacific region and targets Africa

Russia, United States
Audit weakens Putin's envoy for economic partnerships abroad

Albania, France, United States
Preparations intensify for Albania's Bektashi micro-state

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All articles - North America

United States Washington to team up with ex-FBI's firm to combat drug trafficking in West Africa

United States Pentagon boosts fight against foreign influence through National Center for Narrative Intelligence

United States Former ODNI foreign influence expert heads to private sector

Saudi Arabia, United States US/Iran crisis: tensions emerge over Aramco crude pipeline expansion

Canada, United States Amazon's AWS puts full weight behind Canada's secret cloud bid

Saudi Arabia, United States The Shehail clan central to US-Saudi defence contracts

France, United States French presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal banks on local property investor to open US doors

The Agencies' Gazette CIA World Factbook's comeback, DGSE hopefuls' poor fitness, Vietnam & tax haven talks

United StatesCongress wants to revive CIA World Factbook

France‘Catastrophic' average score in DGSE recruitment fitness test

Vietnam/FranceTax havens on agenda for To Lam's Paris trip

United States Despite ODNI reshuffle, relationship still tense with CIA

United States In Washington, concerns grow over intelligence on Iran's ballistic capabilities

United States Cessna surveillance planes linked to US government hiding behind front companies

France, United States French army's strategic dependence on a US firm laid bare at national parade

Israel, United States Barbaricum, Palantir's discreet operator helping to collect intel on Gaza

China, United States CCP muzzles narrative ahead of Xi-Trump summit

France, Oman, United Kingdom, United States Allies carry out secret Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing operation

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States The influence network improving Kyiv's standing in Washington

Europe, United States US and EU hire former Mossad officer to probe missing Ukraine funds

France, Indonesia, Philippines, United States French firm Cyber Test Systems expands in Asia-Pacific region and targets Africa

Russia, United States Audit weakens Putin's envoy for economic partnerships abroad

Albania, France, United States Preparations intensify for Albania's Bektashi micro-state

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United States
Washington to team up with ex-FBI's firm to combat drug trafficking in West Africa

United States
Pentagon boosts fight against foreign influence through National Center for Narrative Intelligence

United States
Former ODNI foreign influence expert heads to private sector

Saudi Arabia, United States
US/Iran crisis: tensions emerge over Aramco crude pipeline expansion

Canada, United States
Amazon's AWS puts full weight behind Canada's secret cloud bid

Saudi Arabia, United States
The Shehail clan central to US-Saudi defence contracts

France, United States
French presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal banks on local property investor to open US doors

The Agencies' Gazette
CIA World Factbook's comeback, DGSE hopefuls' poor fitness, Vietnam & tax haven talks

United States
Despite ODNI reshuffle, relationship still tense with CIA

United States
In Washington, concerns grow over intelligence on Iran's ballistic capabilities

United States
Cessna surveillance planes linked to US government hiding behind front companies

France, United States
French army's strategic dependence on a US firm laid bare at national parade

Israel, United States
Barbaricum, Palantir's discreet operator helping to collect intel on Gaza

China, United States
CCP muzzles narrative ahead of Xi-Trump summit

France, Oman, United Kingdom, United States
Allies carry out secret Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing operation

Spotlight | Ukraine, United States
The influence network improving Kyiv's standing in Washington

Europe, United States
US and EU hire former Mossad officer to probe missing Ukraine funds

France, Indonesia, Philippines, United States
French firm Cyber Test Systems expands in Asia-Pacific region and targets Africa

Russia, United States
Audit weakens Putin's envoy for economic partnerships abroad

Albania, France, United States
Preparations intensify for Albania's Bektashi micro-state