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France
Mareuil Éditions, the French publishing house with a penchant for spies

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online peruses the bookshelves of a small, discreet publishing house very much in vogue in the world of French intelligence.

LogoSubscribers only 20.06.2025
Louis de Mareuil, founder of Mareuil éditions.

France
Mareuil Éditions, the French publishing house with a penchant for spies

Louis de Mareuil, founder of Mareuil éditions.
Louis de Mareuil, founder of Mareuil éditions. © Mareuil éditions

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online peruses the bookshelves of a small, discreet publishing house very much in vogue in the world of French intelligence.

LogoSubscribers only 20.06.2025

Ukraine
Champagne and Instagram models: at Kyiv's Fifty Beach Club, a hedonistic temple for Western spies

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Fifty Beach Club in Kyiv. A club, whose shareholders include the French prince of porn, where intelligence officers, foreign fighters and Ukrainian beauties gather.

Free access 06.06.2025
The Fifty Beach Club in Kyiv.

Ukraine
Champagne and Instagram models: at Kyiv's Fifty Beach Club, a hedonistic temple for Western spies

The Fifty Beach Club in Kyiv.
The Fifty Beach Club in Kyiv. © Fifty Beach Club

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Fifty Beach Club in Kyiv. A club, whose shareholders include the French prince of porn, where intelligence officers, foreign fighters and Ukrainian beauties gather.

Free access 06.06.2025

Guyana
Marriott Hotel Georgetown, a one-stop shop for politicians, traders and spies in the new Eldorado of oil

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the lone international hotel in the world's new oil hub, Guyana. It is a one-of-a-kind spot, where those involved in politics, oil, arms and intelligence all rub shoulders.

LogoSubscribers only 23.05.2025
The Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana.

Guyana
Marriott Hotel Georgetown, a one-stop shop for politicians, traders and spies in the new Eldorado of oil

The Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana.
The Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. © MJ Photography/Alamy Stock Photo

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the lone international hotel in the world's new oil hub, Guyana. It is a one-of-a-kind spot, where those involved in politics, oil, arms and intelligence all rub shoulders.

LogoSubscribers only 23.05.2025

United States
Tonic, the former pharmacy where US diplomats head to boost their spirits

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online heads to the US capital for a fix at Tonic bar and restaurant, a favourite among Department of State staffers.

LogoSubscribers only 09.05.2025
Tonic bar and restaurant, in the Foggy Bottom district of Washington DC.

United States
Tonic, the former pharmacy where US diplomats head to boost their spirits

Tonic bar and restaurant, in the Foggy Bottom district of Washington DC.
Tonic bar and restaurant, in the Foggy Bottom district of Washington DC. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online heads to the US capital for a fix at Tonic bar and restaurant, a favourite among Department of State staffers.

LogoSubscribers only 09.05.2025

Ukraine
The Barman Dictat in Kyiv, where spies converge in a clandestine speakeasy

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Barman Dictat and its hidden speakeasy, a hub for foreign volunteers fighting in Ukraine and intelligence agents.

LogoSubscribers only 25.04.2025
The Barman Dictat in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Ukraine
The Barman Dictat in Kyiv, where spies converge in a clandestine speakeasy

The Barman Dictat in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Barman Dictat in Kyiv, Ukraine. © intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Barman Dictat and its hidden speakeasy, a hub for foreign volunteers fighting in Ukraine and intelligence agents.

LogoSubscribers only 25.04.2025

Azerbaijan
Baku Winter Park business centre, the headquarters of Azerbaijani influence campaigns

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Baku Winter Park business centre, which serves as a base for the launch of information campaigns but also as a recruiting ground for spies.

LogoSubscribers only 11.04.2025
The Winter Park Plaza in the Baku Winter Park business centre in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan
Baku Winter Park business centre, the headquarters of Azerbaijani influence campaigns

The Winter Park Plaza in the Baku Winter Park business centre in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Winter Park Plaza in the Baku Winter Park business centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. © Winter Park Plaza

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Baku Winter Park business centre, which serves as a base for the launch of information campaigns but also as a recruiting ground for spies.

LogoSubscribers only 11.04.2025

Belgium, European Union
Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse for Russian and Chinese spies on the hunt for gossip

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online enjoys a meal at Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse a stone's throw away from the European Commission where spies listen out for juicy information.

LogoSubscribers only 28.03.2025
Meet Meat steakhouse in Brussels.

Belgium, European Union
Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse for Russian and Chinese spies on the hunt for gossip

Meet Meat steakhouse in Brussels.
Meet Meat steakhouse in Brussels. © Meet Meat

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online enjoys a meal at Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse a stone's throw away from the European Commission where spies listen out for juicy information.

LogoSubscribers only 28.03.2025

France
Linette, the Paris bistro favoured by Italian intelligence officers

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Paris bistro Linette, not far from the Eiffel Tower, where Italian intelligence officers like to meet.

LogoSubscribers only 14.03.2025
The Paris bistro, Linette.

France
Linette, the Paris bistro favoured by Italian intelligence officers

The Paris bistro, Linette.
The Paris bistro, Linette. © Trip Advisor

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Paris bistro Linette, not far from the Eiffel Tower, where Italian intelligence officers like to meet.

LogoSubscribers only 14.03.2025

Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The MV Mirfak floating armoury vessel, Red Sea

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online steps aboard an armoury vessel in the Red Sea, a floating home where ex-Gurkha soldiers exchange tips on how to deal with an unprecedented maritime threat.

LogoSubscribers only 28.02.2025
Ships in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The MV Mirfak floating armoury vessel, Red Sea

Ships in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal.
Ships in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal. © gtzx / Alamy Stock Photo

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online steps aboard an armoury vessel in the Red Sea, a floating home where ex-Gurkha soldiers exchange tips on how to deal with an unprecedented maritime threat.

LogoSubscribers only 28.02.2025

France
At the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, a seat at the DGSE's table

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online takes a sneak peek at plans for the canteens at the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, French foreign intelligence's future headquarters, and visits Les Officiers, the bistro just across the street.

LogoSubscribers only 14.02.2025
Les Officiers

France
At the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, a seat at the DGSE's table

Les Officiers
Les Officiers © Les Officiers

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online takes a sneak peek at plans for the canteens at the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, French foreign intelligence's future headquarters, and visits Les Officiers, the bistro just across the street.

LogoSubscribers only 14.02.2025

UAE
PDL for Padel: the Abu Dhabi sports club where security and investment officials let down their guard

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits PDL for Padel, tucked away beside a ministry complex on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Park, a perfect venue for government officials to try out the UAE's newest national sport, and to chew the ear of the higher-ups.

Free access 31.01.2025
PDL for Padel

UAE
PDL for Padel: the Abu Dhabi sports club where security and investment officials let down their guard

PDL for Padel
PDL for Padel © PDL for Padel/Instagram

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits PDL for Padel, tucked away beside a ministry complex on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Park, a perfect venue for government officials to try out the UAE's newest national sport, and to chew the ear of the higher-ups.

Free access 31.01.2025

United States
Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, in the shadow of J. Edgar Hoover and Donald Trump

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, a few blocks from the White House, a luxury hotel steeped in history where intrigue, politics and espionage intertwine.

LogoSubscribers only 17.01.2025
This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.

United States
Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, in the shadow of J. Edgar Hoover and Donald Trump

This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.
This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, a few blocks from the White House, a luxury hotel steeped in history where intrigue, politics and espionage intertwine.

LogoSubscribers only 17.01.2025

China, France, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, United States
Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in secret hideaways, spies are working on their holiday gift shopping lists. We look into the Christmastime tradecraft goodies on offer, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items.

Free access 20.12.2024
Christmas gifts with a spy flavour, for fans of intelligence pop culture and daring goodies.

China, France, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, United States
Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Christmas gifts with a spy flavour, for fans of intelligence pop culture and daring goodies.
Christmas gifts with a spy flavour, for fans of intelligence pop culture and daring goodies. © Indigo Publications - 2024

Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in secret hideaways, spies are working on their holiday gift shopping lists. We look into the Christmastime tradecraft goodies on offer, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items.

Free access 20.12.2024

Pakistan
Islamabad's Serena Hotel, an impregnable fortress favoured by Pakistani intelligentsia - and intelligence

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Islamabad's Serena Hotel, one of the most secure locations in the Pakistani capital.

LogoSubscribers only 13.12.2024
Islamabad's Serena Hotel.

Pakistan
Islamabad's Serena Hotel, an impregnable fortress favoured by Pakistani intelligentsia - and intelligence

Islamabad's Serena Hotel.
Islamabad's Serena Hotel. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Islamabad's Serena Hotel, one of the most secure locations in the Pakistani capital.

LogoSubscribers only 13.12.2024

Kurdistan
Moon Roof bar, Kurdistan: a quieter spot in Erbil's northern Christian quarter for friendly diplomats to swap notes

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Moon Roof bar, located above a four-star hotel in the ancient city of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

LogoSubscribers only 29.11.2024
The Moon Roof, in the heart of the Ankawa district, in Erbil.

Kurdistan
Moon Roof bar, Kurdistan: a quieter spot in Erbil's northern Christian quarter for friendly diplomats to swap notes

The Moon Roof, in the heart of the Ankawa district, in Erbil.
The Moon Roof, in the heart of the Ankawa district, in Erbil. © Fiori Hotel

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Moon Roof bar, located above a four-star hotel in the ancient city of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

LogoSubscribers only 29.11.2024

Philippines, United States
The Manila Elks Club, a hub for US intelligence vets and low-profile guests

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online heads to the Philippines to visit the Manila Elks Club, where American members invite their local friends to share their expertise.

LogoSubscribers only 15.11.2024
The Manila Elks Club is located on the 7th floor of the Corinthian Plaza, in the Makati district of Manila.

Philippines, United States
The Manila Elks Club, a hub for US intelligence vets and low-profile guests

The Manila Elks Club is located on the 7th floor of the Corinthian Plaza, in the Makati district of Manila.
The Manila Elks Club is located on the 7th floor of the Corinthian Plaza, in the Makati district of Manila. © Manila Elks Club

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online heads to the Philippines to visit the Manila Elks Club, where American members invite their local friends to share their expertise.

LogoSubscribers only 15.11.2024

Russia, UAE, Ukraine
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, a haven for Russians and Ukrainians sealing secret deals

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Abu Dhabi's Four Seasons Hotel, where gilded halls host confidential meetings between Russians and Ukrainians.

LogoSubscribers only 01.11.2024
The imposing Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Russia, UAE, Ukraine
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, a haven for Russians and Ukrainians sealing secret deals

The imposing Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
The imposing Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi. © Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Abu Dhabi's Four Seasons Hotel, where gilded halls host confidential meetings between Russians and Ukrainians.

LogoSubscribers only 01.11.2024

United States
NSA museum showcases surprising secrets

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland that offers members of the intelligence community a rare opportunity to enjoy playful espionage moments with friends and family.

LogoSubscribers only 18.10.2024
Entrance to the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum.

United States
NSA museum showcases surprising secrets

Entrance to the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum.
Entrance to the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland that offers members of the intelligence community a rare opportunity to enjoy playful espionage moments with friends and family.

LogoSubscribers only 18.10.2024

France
RoadHouse, the new drinking den for special forces looking to unwind in Paris

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online headed to RoadHouse bar, which opened two months ago in the heart of Paris. Set up by former special forces members, it has become the new hangout for any servicemen visiting the capital.

LogoSubscribers only 04.10.2024
The RoadHouse Bar in Paris.

France
RoadHouse, the new drinking den for special forces looking to unwind in Paris

The RoadHouse Bar in Paris.
The RoadHouse Bar in Paris. © RoadHouse Bar/Instagram

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online headed to RoadHouse bar, which opened two months ago in the heart of Paris. Set up by former special forces members, it has become the new hangout for any servicemen visiting the capital.

LogoSubscribers only 04.10.2024

France
The Peninsula Paris, a luxury hotel turned spy hub by Gaza and Ukraine crisis

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online reveals how, since 2024, the Peninsula hotel on Avenue Kléber has established itself as the essential Parisian stop-off point for parallel diplomacy and arms deals involving today's biggest world crises, Gaza and Ukraine.

Free access 20.09.2024
The entrance to The Peninsula Paris hotel, Avenue Kléber.

France
The Peninsula Paris, a luxury hotel turned spy hub by Gaza and Ukraine crisis

The entrance to The Peninsula Paris hotel, Avenue Kléber.
The entrance to The Peninsula Paris hotel, Avenue Kléber. © iStock

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online reveals how, since 2024, the Peninsula hotel on Avenue Kléber has established itself as the essential Parisian stop-off point for parallel diplomacy and arms deals involving today's biggest world crises, Gaza and Ukraine.

Free access 20.09.2024

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