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Poland
Warsaw steps up talks with European firms to free itself from Palantir

The Polish Ministry of Defence is stepping up consultations with European stakeholders in a bid to extricate itself from its proposed agreement with the US firm Palantir to acquire an AI-powered data processing platform.

Cambodia, Netherlands
Phnom Penh seeks Dutch solution for secure communication needs

Amid ongoing tensions with its Thai neighbour, Cambodia is increasingly worried about cyber-espionage and intercepted communications. A Dutch cybersecurity specialist is in talks with the defence ministry to provide a solution.

Russia, UAE
Ukrainian intel sees Russia's sanctions-busting networks leaving Gulf for South-East Asia

Ukraine's foreign intelligence station in the UAE is monitoring the relocation of networks supplying Russia's defence industry to Malaysia and Thailand. Sensitive stockpiles are meanwhile being held up in Sharjah's free zones.

Syria
Former CIA ally against Assad gains foothold in Syria's new security apparatus

The Qataneh clan was one of the first to join the Free Syrian Army and take up arms against Bashar al-Assad's regime. Previously backed by the CIA and several Gulf states, the family has now entered the security circles of Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Shaara.

The Agencies' Gazette
Musical chairs at the ODNI, Tracfin advisers, Ukraine's GUR, Iranian Kurdish forces

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

USTulsi Gabbard expands legal affairs office

FranceAnti-money laundering body seeking legal adviser

UkraineOpsec issue at military intelligence

IranKurdish parties move towards a joint structure

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.