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Pakistan
Karachi defence show cancelled

The Pakistani defence show, "Ideas", has been cancelled, officially due to a “complex geostrategic situation”.

Subscribers only Defence 02.06.2026

China, Pakistan, United States
Beijing frets over Washington's return to Islamabad, a key military partner

Afghanistan, Pakistan: Beijing reshuffles the cards (2/2) – Over the past four months, US delegations have made a series of discreet visits to Islamabad. Beijing is watchful and apprehensive, as Pakistan remains an irreplaceable strategic military partner for China.

Subscribers only Defence Series - Afghanistan, Pakistan, Beijing 12.03.2026

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. This strategic move is a costly setback for the CCP.

Subscribers only Operations, Defence Series - Afghanistan, Pakistan, Beijing 11.03.2026

China, Iran
GEOINT: China leaves Tehran out in the cold

Although China has raised its voice diplomatically against the Israeli-US intervention in Iran, Beijing has not provided any significant intelligence support from space to assist Tehran.

Subscribers only Space 05.03.2026

Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport.© Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Spotlight | Israel, Russia, Thailand
Israeli cyber networks in Bangkok supporting Russian-Thai aviation firms

An international network has been set up to get round international aviation sanctions on Russia, notably operating from Bangkok. Intelligence Online investigated the premises of a local company that partners with Israeli cyber intelligence firms.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity, Contractors 04.12.2025

Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, 16 September 2022. © Joe Klamar/AFP

Afghanistan, China
Beijing shuts the door on Afghan opposition

Despite months of diplomatic efforts and secret meetings in Beijing, the Afghan opposition has failed to convince the Chinese authorities to lend political and logistical support. For China, regional stability is the top priority.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 07.11.2025

Spotlight | China, Yemen
Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China

Submarine cable war (3/3) – Faced with attacks from the Yemeni militia and with Beijing's stranglehold on the South China Sea, submarine cable companies ASN, SubCom and NEC are taking increasingly complex routes.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel, Cybersecurity, Contractors 30.10.2025

In the Red Sea, strategic submarine cable projects are being disrupted by the threat of Houthi attacks.

Spotlight | Pakistan
Islamabad breaking free from Chinese spy satellite dependence

Pakistan is determined to catch up with India's geospatial intelligence capabilities. According to our sources, Islamabad's armed forces were largely blind during May's skirmishes between the two countries.

Subscribers only Space 27.10.2025

A live broadcast of Pakistan's indigenous Electro-Optical (PRSC-EO1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China, shown at Pakistan's SUPARCO complex in Karachi, on 17 January 2025.

Bangladesh, Turkey
Ankara and Beijing woo Bangladesh Air Force

The visit in early October of Bangladesh's top air force officer, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, to Ankara, put an official stamp on ongoing negotiations. But in Dhaka, budgetary details have yet to be ironed out.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.10.2025

Bangladesh's top air force officer Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan.

Kyrgyzstan, Russia
Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia

The Russian network Evrazia, financed by Moldovan oligarch Ilan ShorActive, has carried out electoral interference operations in Moldova. It is now expanding in other countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

Subscribers only Information Wars 10.10.2025

Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor, member of the board of directors and main financial backer of the Russian organisation Evrazia.

Afghanistan, India
India seeks Taliban deal to counter Pakistan

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has since mid 2025 made several informal visits to Afghanistan. New Delhi is apparently seeking common ground with the Taliban regime in order to counter Pakistani influence, while taking care not to upset China's regional interests.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 09.10.2025

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval maintains regular contact with the Afghan authorities.

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.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 09.10.2025

Azerbaijan, United States
Oil firm SOCAR enlists services of veteran Washington consultant

US consultant Zev Furst and his firm, First International Resources, will advise Aberbaijani state-owned oil company on strategic and geopolitical issues of importance to Washington.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 02.10.2025

SOCAR's Star refinery in Izmir, Turkey, on 25 April 2023.

Afghanistan, United States
Washington 'one tweet away' from returning to Afghanistan

Behind discussions on hostages, American security and economic diplomacy is busy in Kabul, with the country's mining potential in its sights. With the White House having already expressed its wish to regain control of Bagram airbase, the Taliban government has the upper hand.

Subscribers only Defence 24.09.2025

The Taliban government's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi greets Adam Boehler, US special envoy for hostage response, in Kabul, 13 September 2025.

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, China
Azerbaijani intelligence abounds in Chinese drone technology

Despite signing a peace deal with its Armenian neighbour in August, Azerbaijan is continuing to develop its drone industry. While partnerships with Turkey and Israel enabled the country to win the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Baku is now looking to equip itself on a massive scale in deals with China.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.09.2025

The AETER V1 drone from Azerbaijani company Synapline at the Turkish defence exhibition IDEF in Istanbul, 22 to 27 July 2025.

Azerbaijan, France
Diplomatic minefield awaits new French ambassador in Baku

France is appointing a foreign affairs inspector as ambassador to Azerbaijan. She will be tasked with resolving the many thorny issues affecting Paris-Baku ties.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 16.07.2025

Spotlight | Pakistan
Pakistan spy chief strengthens military's influence internationally

The appointment of Inter-Services Intelligence boss Asim Malik as Pakistan's National Security Adviser has further extended the military's influence, both at home and abroad. From the US to neighbouring enemy India, he has become the point man for the most strategic issues.

Subscribers only Agencies 09.07.2025

The Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Munir, shown on posters in the streets of Karachi, Pakistan, 20 May 2025.

Azerbaijan, France
French interior ministry's barrage of unsigned memos about former Azerbaijani intelligence collaborator

French justice remains bogged down in the complex case of an Azerbaijani national who claims to have been recruited by the domestic intelligence service in Baku. No fewer than four "notes blanches" unsigned memos were deployed to uphold a ban on him staying in France.

Subscribers only Operations 20.05.2025

China, India, Pakistan
Are China-made electronic warfare systems beating French Rafales in Pakistan?

At least one Rafale and one Mirage 2000 fighter jet belonging to the Indian Air Force and involved in strikes in Pakistan were shot down during the night of 6 to 7 May. Islamabad's aggressive online narrative is raising doubts even within France's ministry of armed forces about the robustness of its SPECTRA system, the spearhead of French electronic warfare.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 09.05.2025

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.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 06.05.2025

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Asia-Pacific

Pakistan
Karachi defence show cancelled

China, Pakistan, United States
Beijing frets over Washington's return to Islamabad, a key military partner

Afghanistan, China
Beijing makes long-term withdrawal from Afghanistan

China, Iran
GEOINT: China leaves Tehran out in the cold

Spotlight | Israel, Russia, Thailand
Israeli cyber networks in Bangkok supporting Russian-Thai aviation firms

Afghanistan, China
Beijing shuts the door on Afghan opposition

Spotlight | China, Yemen
Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China

Spotlight | Pakistan
Islamabad breaking free from Chinese spy satellite dependence

Bangladesh, Turkey
Ankara and Beijing woo Bangladesh Air Force

Kyrgyzstan, Russia
Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia

Afghanistan, India
India seeks Taliban deal to counter Pakistan

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

Azerbaijan, United States
Oil firm SOCAR enlists services of veteran Washington consultant

Afghanistan, United States
Washington 'one tweet away' from returning to Afghanistan

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, China
Azerbaijani intelligence abounds in Chinese drone technology

Azerbaijan, France
Diplomatic minefield awaits new French ambassador in Baku

Spotlight | Pakistan
Pakistan spy chief strengthens military's influence internationally

Azerbaijan, France
French interior ministry's barrage of unsigned memos about former Azerbaijani intelligence collaborator

China, India, Pakistan
Are China-made electronic warfare systems beating French Rafales in Pakistan?

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

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Pakistan Karachi defence show cancelled

China, Pakistan, United States Beijing frets over Washington's return to Islamabad, a key military partner

Afghanistan, China Beijing makes long-term withdrawal from Afghanistan

China, Iran GEOINT: China leaves Tehran out in the cold

Spotlight | Israel, Russia, Thailand Israeli cyber networks in Bangkok supporting Russian-Thai aviation firms

Afghanistan, China Beijing shuts the door on Afghan opposition

Spotlight | China, Yemen Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China

Spotlight | Pakistan Islamabad breaking free from Chinese spy satellite dependence

Bangladesh, Turkey Ankara and Beijing woo Bangladesh Air Force

Kyrgyzstan, Russia Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia

Afghanistan, India India seeks Taliban deal to counter Pakistan

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

Azerbaijan, United States Oil firm SOCAR enlists services of veteran Washington consultant

Afghanistan, United States Washington 'one tweet away' from returning to Afghanistan

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, China Azerbaijani intelligence abounds in Chinese drone technology

Azerbaijan, France Diplomatic minefield awaits new French ambassador in Baku

Spotlight | Pakistan Pakistan spy chief strengthens military's influence internationally

Azerbaijan, France French interior ministry's barrage of unsigned memos about former Azerbaijani intelligence collaborator

China, India, Pakistan Are China-made electronic warfare systems beating French Rafales in Pakistan?

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

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Pakistan
Karachi defence show cancelled

China, Pakistan, United States
Beijing frets over Washington's return to Islamabad, a key military partner

Afghanistan, China
Beijing makes long-term withdrawal from Afghanistan

China, Iran
GEOINT: China leaves Tehran out in the cold

Spotlight | Israel, Russia, Thailand
Israeli cyber networks in Bangkok supporting Russian-Thai aviation firms

Afghanistan, China
Beijing shuts the door on Afghan opposition

Spotlight | China, Yemen
Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China

Spotlight | Pakistan
Islamabad breaking free from Chinese spy satellite dependence

Bangladesh, Turkey
Ankara and Beijing woo Bangladesh Air Force

Kyrgyzstan, Russia
Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia

Afghanistan, India
India seeks Taliban deal to counter Pakistan

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

Azerbaijan, United States
Oil firm SOCAR enlists services of veteran Washington consultant

Afghanistan, United States
Washington 'one tweet away' from returning to Afghanistan

Spotlight | Azerbaijan, China
Azerbaijani intelligence abounds in Chinese drone technology

Azerbaijan, France
Diplomatic minefield awaits new French ambassador in Baku

Spotlight | Pakistan
Pakistan spy chief strengthens military's influence internationally

Azerbaijan, France
French interior ministry's barrage of unsigned memos about former Azerbaijani intelligence collaborator

China, India, Pakistan
Are China-made electronic warfare systems beating French Rafales in Pakistan?

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