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EU border agency chief Hans Leijtens at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, on 29 February 2024. — EU border agency chief Hans Leijtens at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, on 29 February 2024.© Nikolay Doychinov/AFP

Spotlight | European Union, Poland
Plans for Frontex's Quick Reaction Force shaping up

Pushed by its chief Hans Leijtens, the EU border agency Frontex has delayed plans to set up a Quick Reaction Force due to several member states' concerns about sufficient guarantees. The new force should, however, be launched over the coming months.

Operations, Back-Door Diplomacy

Spy Way of Life | South Sudan
Antakya, a Turkish hub for parallel diplomacy in South Sudan

Antakya, a Turkish restaurant in Juba, South Sudan. — Antakya, a Turkish restaurant in Juba, South Sudan.© Antakya/Facebook

Antakya, a large Turkish restaurant that opened in Juba's diplomatic quarter in 2024, is patronised by Western diplomats stationed in the city, as well as local security and defence figures.

Back-Door Diplomacy

China, Taiwan
Guoanbu doubles down on long-term clandestine operations in Taiwan

Beijing's spies have shifted from recruiting agents among Taiwan's elite to targeting soldiers, police, and local officials in the self-ruled island through criminal gangs, underground banks and money lenders.

Operations, Defence

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.

Agencies, Defence

In brief

France, Ukraine
3rd Assault Brigade founded by Azov expected at Eurosatory

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Americas

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James O'Brien, who served as US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs from 2023 to 2025, chairs the Steady State collective. — James O'Brien, who served as US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs from 2023 to 2025, chairs the Steady State collective.© Boris Pejovic/EPA/MaxPPP

Spotlight | United States
As the midterms approach, intelligence veterans join the campaign

The Steady State collective and its approximately 415 members are taking a further step into the political arena by rallying behind candidates in November's crucial congressional elections.

Back-Door Diplomacy 08.06.2026

Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh, on 28 July 2025. — Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh, on 28 July 2025.© STR/Pool/AFP

Cambodia, United States
Cambodian deputy PM seeks US help to avoid restrictions related to Prince Group

Corporate Intel 11.06.2026

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska attends the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, on 20 June 2025. — Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska attends the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, on 20 June 2025. © Olga Maltseva/AFP

Kazakhstan, Russia
Alaco uncovers links between Russia's Rusal and Kazakh coal producer

Corporate Intel 05.06.2026

The chairman of the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, Representative Rick Crawford, is set to revive the proposal to centralise counter-espionage activities. — The chairman of the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, Representative Rick Crawford, is set to revive the proposal to centralise counter-espionage activities. © Bryan Dozier/Zuma Press Wire/Reuters

Spotlight | United States
New battle brewing in Washington over counter-intelligence

Agencies 03.06.2026

United States
US diplomatic intelligence nominee doubles down on anti-European essay

Agencies 09.06.2026

Belize, United States
FBI targets Belize bank in money laundering probe amid port dispute

Corporate Intel 03.06.2026

United States
US Congress pushes for more Indo-Pacific intelligence sharing

Agencies 02.06.2026

Middle East & Africa

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Ukrainian company Skyfall has delivered a large number of P1-SUN interceptor drones to the UAE. — Ukrainian company Skyfall has delivered a large number of P1-SUN interceptor drones to the UAE.© Yevhen Titov/EPA/MaxPPP

Spotlight | UAE, Ukraine
Abu Dhabi struggles to integrate Ukrainian drone interceptors

Iranian Shahed drones can be hard to spot in airspace crowded with civil, commercial and military traffic. Without the right tools for detection and coordination, operators sometimes have to launch "on sight" and end up overusing their interceptor drones.

Defence 03.06.2026

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host some matches of the 2026 World Cup. — The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host some matches of the 2026 World Cup.© Megan Varner/Reuters

Saudi Arabia, United States
Ex-FBI heavyweight with Saudi links overseeing security for 2026 World Cup

Agencies 11.06.2026

The French embassy in Islamabad. — The French embassy in Islamabad.© AAMIR QURESHI / AFP

France, Pakistan
How Paris lost a key asset in Islamabad as it came under global limelight

Agencies, Back-Door Diplomacy 10.06.2026

Abu Dhabi established one of its main military bases in southern Yemen at Al-Rayyan Airport. Photo taken on 5 January 2026. — Abu Dhabi established one of its main military bases in southern Yemen at Al-Rayyan Airport. Photo taken on 5 January 2026.© Anadolu via AFP

Yemen
UAE's abandoned stockpile of weapons finds new users across Yemen

Operations, Defence 08.06.2026

UAE
Abu Dhabi seeks PR support on Sudan file

Corporate Intel 08.06.2026

Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Falah al-Shahrani, Riyadh's man in Yemen

Defence 02.06.2026

Turkey, UAE
Generation 5, Abu Dhabi's latest tool to do business with Turkish defence

Defence 01.06.2026

Europe-Russia

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A Greek Navy frigate docked at the port of Piraeus. — A Greek Navy frigate docked at the port of Piraeus.© Nick Paleologos / Nick Paleologos / SOOC via AFP

Spotlight | European Union, Greece
Athens's cautious stance towards Russian shadow fleet irks Brussels and Paris

The Greek government's gingerly approach towards enforcing controls against Russia's shadow fleet has irked several European capitals. But Athens is having to strike a delicate balance between sparing its thriving shipping industry and contributing to EU efforts against Moscow.

Defence, Back-Door Diplomacy 10.06.2026

A Dassault Rafale C fighter jet at Montoir-de-Bretagne airport, near Saint-Nazaire, on 19 February 2026. — A Dassault Rafale C fighter jet at Montoir-de-Bretagne airport, near Saint-Nazaire, on 19 February 2026. © Stéphane Mahé/Reuters

China, France
French court revokes clearance for Rafale instructor who previously trained Chinese pilots

Defence 11.06.2026

Xenia Fedorova at the Paris Book Fair, on 12 April 2025. — Xenia Fedorova at the Paris Book Fair, on 12 April 2025. © Aurore Maréchal/Abacapress.com/Reuters

France, Russia
French MEPs renew call for sanctions on pro-Putin, Bolloré media darling Xenia Fedorova

Agencies, Operations, Information Wars 11.06.2026

The British Treasury headquarters in London. — The British Treasury headquarters in London.© REUTERS

United Kingdom, United States
UK and US Treasuries cooperating closely on sanctions despite differences, officials say

Contractors 10.06.2026

France, Italy
Paris's political and security elite flock to Italian embassy

Back-Door Diplomacy 10.06.2026

Spotlight | Europe, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine
Gulf emirs, warring presidents and discreet envoys: a G7 summit guest list fraught with tension

Defence, Back-Door Diplomacy 09.06.2026

European Union, Russia
Brussels seeks to tighten noose around Moscow's shadow fleet

Operations, Contractors 09.06.2026

Asia-Pacific

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, on 8 June 2026. — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, on 8 June 2026.© Yonhap News Agency/MaxPPP

Spotlight | China, Japan, North Korea
Xi lets prospect of Japan's nuclearisation hover over Pyonyang talks

The Chinese president's silence over the nuclear issue during the summit in the North Korean capital sent a clear signal to Kim Jong-un that a return to the negotiating table with Washington is now the only way to avert a far more destabilising prospect: that of the the official nuclearisation of Japan.

Defence, Back-Door Diplomacy 11.06.2026

Members of the Thai military guard of honour. — Members of the Thai military guard of honour.© Adryel Talamantes / Anadolu via AFP

Thailand
King's Guard's 'Eastern Tigers' propel their man to top of Thai army

10.06.2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, on 8 June 2026. — Chinese President Xi Jinping and his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, on 8 June 2026.© Yan Yan/Xinhua via AFP

China, North Korea, South Korea
Xi-Kim summit: Seoul backs down on denuclearisation

Back-Door Diplomacy 08.06.2026

The HQ of chip manufacturer Nexperia, owned by Chinese group Wingtech, in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, on 14 January 2026. — The HQ of chip manufacturer Nexperia, owned by Chinese group Wingtech, in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, on 14 January 2026. © Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters

China, Netherlands
Chinese chipmaker approaches investigators ahead of multi-billion-dollar claim against Netherlands

Corporate Intel 08.06.2026

China, Europe, France
Beijing snubs French investment gathering amid heated trade tensions with EU

Back-Door Diplomacy 05.06.2026

China, India, Russia
China seeks new BRICS+ strategy for 2027 summit

Back-Door Diplomacy 04.06.2026

Pakistan
Karachi defence show cancelled

Defence 02.06.2026

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