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Spotlight | Yemen
Hadramaut region on war footing amid pressure from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

New armed groups are emerging in Yemen's oil-rich Hadramaut region. The two rivals backing them, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are reigniting their wars of influence, under the watchful eye of Turkey and Qatar.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 10.07.2025

Al-Mukalla, capital of the Yemeni province of Hadramaout.

Spotlight | Russia, Switzerland, United States
Trump clan steers clear of Nord Stream 2 takeover project

Stephen Lynch, the American investor who plans to buy Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, has spent tens of thousands of dollars promoting his project in Washington. Some Trump associates have rebuffed his approaches, however, alarmed by the investor's Russian connections.

Free access International Dealmaking 06.02.2025

Russia, Switzerland, United States
Nord Stream saga: inside the Sberbank Switzerland sale

The former Swiss subsidiary of Russia's Sberbank that holds Nord Stream assets was the subject of secret dealings. Intelligence Online reveals the details.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 31.01.2025

The headquarters of Russia's Sberbank (Switzerland) AG in Zurich's banking district, on 1 March 2022.

Russia, Switzerland, United States
Gazprom's hopes of retrieving Nord Stream's frozen Swiss funds melt away after sanctions renewed

Briefly exempted from Western sanctions, the operator of the Nord Stream pipelines which transport the Russian giant's gas, made an attempt to recover its frozen funds in Zurich, before Washington swiftly reimposed sanctions on the Swiss-based entity.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 24.01.2025

Russia, United States
Nord Stream 2 buyout: Stephen Lynch, the man who loved pipelines

After Sberbank Switzerland, discreet US investor Stephen Lynch is now planning to buy the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Intelligence Online has obtained internal correspondence between the buyers of Yukos, in which Stephen Lynch played a central role over the past two decades.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 17.01.2025

An employee wearing a Nord Stream 2 safety jacket.

France, Saudi Arabia
Saudi's PIF imposes tough terms for partnerships with foreign investment firms

Foreign investment companies, and especially French ones, have been flocking to Riyadh in recent months in an attempt to attract Saudi funding for their projects. But some of them are holding off on partnerships because of the terms imposed on them by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 24.10.2024

Director of the Saudi sovereign fund, Public Investment Fund (PIF), Yasir al-Rumayyan.

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
US consultancy Jones Group's secret contract with Saudi intelligence agency linked to Khashoggi murder

Jones Group International's contracts with the Saudi army and government are public knowledge. But it also has a secret contract with the kingdom's PSS security agency, whose leaders, says the US, are linked to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 04.07.2024

Spymaster | Saudi Arabia
Musaad al-Aiban, the irremovable mastermind of the Sauds' most sensitive files

From Iran to Gaza, cyber security and the US, Saudi national security adviser Musaad al-Aiban is the point man for the most delicate of Riyadh's policy issues. Despite changes at the head of the country, he retains the trust of King Salman and his son Mohammed bin Salman.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 14.06.2024

Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban, National Security Adviser (NSA) of Saudi Arabia.

France, Saudi Arabia
Ex-EDF boss Proglio on trial in Paris but still in favour with Riyadh

While on trial in France over allegations he signed dozens of contracts without competitive bidding when CEO of EDF, Henri Proglio has managed to establish a successful consultancy business. Saudi Arabia in particular is keen to use his expertise to develop its renewable energy and nuclear industries.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 05.06.2024

Yemen
Saleh clan continues to lead anti-Houthi intelligence efforts

By announcing in the press on 6 May that they had arrested several Yemeni agents from an intelligence cell, the Houthi movement's security services relaunched their hunt for supporters of former Yemeni president Ali Abdallah Saleh.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 14.05.2024

Saudi Arabia
NCMS to play key role in Saudi R&D defence drive

As it looks to develop a sovereign defence industry, Riyadh is keen to boost its defence research capacity. To do this, the General Authority for Defense Development is relying on the low-profile National Company for Mechanical Systems, which is the kingdom's leading conduit for technology transfers.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 11.04.2024

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
French companies worried after arrest of Al-Ula Saudi mega-project boss

The arrest of the CEO of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula has left companies including Dassault, Alstom and Thales that are involved in Mohammed bin Salman's vast desert tourism development in a state of uncertainty.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 20.02.2024

The Nabataean site of Al-Ula, in Saudi Arabia.

Spymaster | Yemen
Abdullah Yahya Al Hakim, the Houthis' external secret operations strategist

The man also known by his nom de guerre Abu Ali is officially in charge of military intelligence and considered the second-in-command of the Houthis. He is involved in all the Yemeni rebel movement's most strategic issues.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 26.01.2024

Abdullah Yahya Al Hakim, aka Abu Ali, head of the Houthi movement’s Intelligence and Reconnaissance Authority.

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

The prospect of Saudi Arabia procuring France's Dassault Aviation's Rafale jets is fading. The potential deal was stated as a reason for President Macron's planned visit to Riyadh, but with Berlin having recently lifted the embargo on Eurofighter's Typhoon exports, the kingdom now seems to favour London instead.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 09.01.2024

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in June 2023.

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

High-level negotiations to bring Riyadh into the Global Combat Air Programe for the development of a British-Italian-Japanese next generation fighter aircraft are proceeding at a fast pace. London is keen to conclude quickly, as other suppliers, particularly the US, are hovering in the wings.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 22.08.2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to RAF Coningsby in Linconshire, on 9 December 2022, following the announcement that the UK will work on the development of next-generation fighter aircraft with Italy and Japan.

France, Saudi Arabia
Former PM Raffarin helps Saudi-French Business Council aiming for involvement in MbS's projects

Jean-Pierre Raffarin, the former prime minister who became the French government's envoy for China, has recently made his mark on the Saudi-French business networks. For many French companies, that has resulted in a reorientation of their focus towards Mohammed bin Salman's large-scale plans.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 01.06.2023

UAE
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan further makes his mark in strategic affairs

Though he has no official role, the discreet son of Emirati president Mohammed bin Zayed has been quietly gaining his stride within his father's innermost circle to reach the heart of his most sensitive diplomatic agenda.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 22.05.2023

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is received by French President Emmanuel Macron prior to a meeting at the Elysée Palace, 11 May 2023.

Jordan
Jordanian intelligence searches for encrypted communications provider

As it continues to take measures to increase cooperation between its intelligence and security services, Amman is looking for a provider to secure its communications.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 04.04.2023

Spymaster | UAE
Former intelligence officer Anwar Gargash has become MbZ's indispensable diplomatic adviser

A key Emirati foreign policy figure who was trained in the country's intelligence services, Anwar Gargash has survived the change in the balance of power since Mohammed bin Zayed became president. His spymaster aura enables him to continue operating in UAE security circles.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 31.03.2023

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to Mohammed bin Zayed.

United Kingdom
From Tony Blair to Helsing via Equilibrium, UK's former Chief of the Defence Staff Nick Carter keeps busy

Nick Carter, who retired as Chief of the Defence Staff in 2021, has spent recent months as a consultant and has acquired a stake in the geopolitical consulting firm Equilibrium, which is active in Bahrain.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 08.02.2023

Former British Chief of the Defence staff Nick Carter.

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia
Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America
Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Abdallah

Spotlight | Yemen
Hadramaut region on war footing amid pressure from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Spotlight | Russia, Switzerland, United States
Trump clan steers clear of Nord Stream 2 takeover project

Russia, Switzerland, United States
Nord Stream saga: inside the Sberbank Switzerland sale

Russia, Switzerland, United States
Gazprom's hopes of retrieving Nord Stream's frozen Swiss funds melt away after sanctions renewed

Russia, United States
Nord Stream 2 buyout: Stephen Lynch, the man who loved pipelines

France, Saudi Arabia
Saudi's PIF imposes tough terms for partnerships with foreign investment firms

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
US consultancy Jones Group's secret contract with Saudi intelligence agency linked to Khashoggi murder

Spymaster | Saudi Arabia
Musaad al-Aiban, the irremovable mastermind of the Sauds' most sensitive files

France, Saudi Arabia
Ex-EDF boss Proglio on trial in Paris but still in favour with Riyadh

Yemen
Saleh clan continues to lead anti-Houthi intelligence efforts

Saudi Arabia
NCMS to play key role in Saudi R&D defence drive

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
French companies worried after arrest of Al-Ula Saudi mega-project boss

Spymaster | Yemen
Abdullah Yahya Al Hakim, the Houthis' external secret operations strategist

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

France, Saudi Arabia
Former PM Raffarin helps Saudi-French Business Council aiming for involvement in MbS's projects

UAE
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan further makes his mark in strategic affairs

Jordan
Jordanian intelligence searches for encrypted communications provider

Spymaster | UAE
Former intelligence officer Anwar Gargash has become MbZ's indispensable diplomatic adviser

United Kingdom
From Tony Blair to Helsing via Equilibrium, UK's former Chief of the Defence Staff Nick Carter keeps busy

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China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

China, Europe Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

Insiders | China Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Abdallah

Spotlight | Yemen Hadramaut region on war footing amid pressure from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Spotlight | Russia, Switzerland, United States Trump clan steers clear of Nord Stream 2 takeover project

Russia, Switzerland, United States Nord Stream saga: inside the Sberbank Switzerland sale

Russia, Switzerland, United States Gazprom's hopes of retrieving Nord Stream's frozen Swiss funds melt away after sanctions renewed

Russia, United States Nord Stream 2 buyout: Stephen Lynch, the man who loved pipelines

France, Saudi Arabia Saudi's PIF imposes tough terms for partnerships with foreign investment firms

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States US consultancy Jones Group's secret contract with Saudi intelligence agency linked to Khashoggi murder

Spymaster | Saudi Arabia Musaad al-Aiban, the irremovable mastermind of the Sauds' most sensitive files

France, Saudi Arabia Ex-EDF boss Proglio on trial in Paris but still in favour with Riyadh

Yemen Saleh clan continues to lead anti-Houthi intelligence efforts

Saudi Arabia NCMS to play key role in Saudi R&D defence drive

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia French companies worried after arrest of Al-Ula Saudi mega-project boss

Spymaster | Yemen Abdullah Yahya Al Hakim, the Houthis' external secret operations strategist

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

France, Saudi Arabia Former PM Raffarin helps Saudi-French Business Council aiming for involvement in MbS's projects

UAE Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan further makes his mark in strategic affairs

Jordan Jordanian intelligence searches for encrypted communications provider

Spymaster | UAE Former intelligence officer Anwar Gargash has become MbZ's indispensable diplomatic adviser

United Kingdom From Tony Blair to Helsing via Equilibrium, UK's former Chief of the Defence Staff Nick Carter keeps busy

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China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia
Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America
Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Spotlight | Yemen
Hadramaut region on war footing amid pressure from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Spotlight | Russia, Switzerland, United States
Trump clan steers clear of Nord Stream 2 takeover project

Russia, Switzerland, United States
Nord Stream saga: inside the Sberbank Switzerland sale

Russia, Switzerland, United States
Gazprom's hopes of retrieving Nord Stream's frozen Swiss funds melt away after sanctions renewed

Russia, United States
Nord Stream 2 buyout: Stephen Lynch, the man who loved pipelines

France, Saudi Arabia
Saudi's PIF imposes tough terms for partnerships with foreign investment firms

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
US consultancy Jones Group's secret contract with Saudi intelligence agency linked to Khashoggi murder

Spymaster | Saudi Arabia
Musaad al-Aiban, the irremovable mastermind of the Sauds' most sensitive files

France, Saudi Arabia
Ex-EDF boss Proglio on trial in Paris but still in favour with Riyadh

Yemen
Saleh clan continues to lead anti-Houthi intelligence efforts

Saudi Arabia
NCMS to play key role in Saudi R&D defence drive

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
French companies worried after arrest of Al-Ula Saudi mega-project boss

Spymaster | Yemen
Abdullah Yahya Al Hakim, the Houthis' external secret operations strategist

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London speeds up negotiations with Riyadh on Typhoon order and sixth generation fighter programme membership

France, Saudi Arabia
Former PM Raffarin helps Saudi-French Business Council aiming for involvement in MbS's projects

UAE
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan further makes his mark in strategic affairs

Jordan
Jordanian intelligence searches for encrypted communications provider

Spymaster | UAE
Former intelligence officer Anwar Gargash has become MbZ's indispensable diplomatic adviser

United Kingdom
From Tony Blair to Helsing via Equilibrium, UK's former Chief of the Defence Staff Nick Carter keeps busy