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Germany
BND's ex-star spy Gerhard Conrad steps back from limelight

Gerhard Conrad, a veteran master spy of Germany's BND intelligence service who retired in 2019 and had been giving lectures at Europe’s most prestigious universities ever since, has decided to step back from the limelight.

France
Intelligence master's course proves breeding ground for future industry pros

The Security, Defense and Strategic Intelligence Master's programme at France's elite Sciences Po Rennes university, launched ten years ago, is now firmly established. Its graduates have gone on to fill key roles in government ministries and defence companies.

France
Top DGSE official appointed secretary general of its analysis unit

Intelligence Online can reveal that France's DGSE foreign intelligence agency has appointed a new secretary general for analysis and strategy (SGAS).

France, Poland
French consulting firm Iron Bridge looks to the East

Iron Bridge, launched just six months ago by the founders of Euro Créative think tank, is exploring opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe with a view to reviving Paris's connections in the region.

The Agencies' Gazette
DNRED's new deputy director, ex-DNI at Columbia, strategic funds in Australia, Sciences Po Paris boss heads east

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

FranceNew deputy director appointed at DNRED

United StatesFormer DNI Avril Haines returns to Columbia

United Kingdom/AustraliaCould Canberra follow example of UK's sovereign wealth fund?

FranceHead of Sciences Po Paris expected in China and Japan in October

Europe, Hong Kong
Hong Kong builds ties with European universities to boost international appeal

As the former British colony attempts to preserve its status as a bridge between China and the West, the Hong Kong government is now looking to sign agreements with European universities, particularly in France and Germany, where it will send its young civil servants to follow intensive academic courses in public policy.

The Agencies' Gazette
Albania's SHISH in Libya, MAGA diplomacy, Socialist party and intelligence, 'terrorism' in Hong Kong

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

AlbaniaIntelligence chief steps up involvement in North Africa

United StatesPublic diplomacy gains strength by drawing on MAGA ecosystem

FranceSocialist Party's new director general keeps watch on intelligence

Hong KongDissent is dubbed terrorism in Bravelight security exercise

France
Arlequin AI dreams of becoming leading player in French artificial intelligence

Fresh from raising €4.4m and recruiting to its team the former national coordinator for AI in France, Arlequin AI has been busy in London, quietly showcasing its expertise.