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A Trump flag on a boat from where people watch SpaceX's Starship take off from the Starbase launch site near Boca Chica, Texas, on 6 March 2025.
A Trump flag on a boat from where people watch SpaceX's Starship take off from the Starbase launch site near Boca Chica, Texas, on 6 March 2025. © Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP

Spotlight | United States
US geospatial intelligence reeling from decline in key scientific expertise

A sharp fall in research funding for disciplines used in geospatial intelligence is having a severe impact on the intelligence community and its ties to US universities. Academics face challenges of their own as they grapple with the Trump administration's new scientific orientations.
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and American President Donald Trump stand together before signing the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China, during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on 15 January 2020.
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and American President Donald Trump stand together before signing the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China, during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on 15 January 2020. © Kevin Dietsch/UPI/MaxPPP

China, United States
Intelligence report on Chinese leaders' corruption double-edged sword for Trump

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence remains committed to releasing its findings on the hidden wealth of Chinese leaders. But with the US president planning to meet Xi Jinping shortly, the report's publication poses a dilemma for the White House and will test its relationship with the spy agencies.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe (L) and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 4 March 2025.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe (L) and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 4 March 2025. © Win McNamee/Pool/AFP

Spotlight | Europe, United States
CIA sends placatory mission to Europe

As Europe strives to adapt to Donald Trump's about-turns, the US foreign intelligence agency has sent some of its officers on a tour of European capitals to strengthen ties with their counterparts while their chiefs hold parallel meetings.
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Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on 12 February 2025.
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on 12 February 2025. © Jim LoScalzo - Pool via CNP/picture alliance / Consolidated News Photos/Newscom/MaxPPP

United States
Intelligence chiefs to present much-awaited annual threat assessment to Congress

President Donald Trump and intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's stances on Russia and other foreign policy issues lend this year's annual threat assessment report and associated hearings a particular resonance, especially in view of their commitment to 'depoliticising' intelligence.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, 26 February 2025.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, 26 February 2025. © Al Drago - Pool via CNP/Picture Alliance / Consolidated News Photos/Newscom/MaxPPP

Spotlight | United States
Disillusion sets in at Marco Rubio's State Department

Abrupt changes made by Donald Trump in US foreign policy and federal institutions have hit US diplomacy hard. Adding salt to the wound is the fact that the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the country's top diplomat who was initially seen as a stable element, seems to be entirely aligned with the president.
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The Intelligence Gazette
French prison intelligence, Washington strengthens stance on Beijing, Secrecy at Pakistan's Paris embassy, Death penalty for Chinese officer, DGSE

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

FranceNew director for prison intelligence service

United StatesWhite House reinforces stance on China

FranceThe Pakistan embassy in Paris employee who knew too much

ChinaHigh-ranking PLA officer sentenced to death for spying for the US

FranceDGSE combat swimmers' ammunition bunker to grow
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The Intelligence Gazette
A gift from MI6, Extradition to Russia refused, Vanuatu puts golden passports on hold, Pentagon's secret budget

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

United KingdomMI6 'freebie' fails to convince EU Commission

France/Russia/AzerbaijanNo extradition for former DTX collaborator

VanuatuPM pauses golden passports

United StatesAir Force gets most of Pentagon's classified budget
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The Intelligence Gazette
French customs, BND uncertainty, VSSE women, Belarusian no-no, Human resources at the DHS

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

FranceCustoms officers land at Vatry airport

GermanySpeculation about BND boss's future

BelgiumState Security shows its feminine side

FranceThales engineer denied security clearance because of Belarusian partner

United StatesDHS intelligence strengthens HR management
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The Intelligence Gazette
CNRLT head staying put, New INR chief, Defence key in Meloni's Africa policy

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

FranceNational intelligence coordinator post not up for grabs

USFormer ambassador to Pakistan becomes acting head of diplomatic intelligence

ItalyDefence and intelligence services central in Meloni's Africa policy
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The Intelligence Gazette
Counterspy heads DGSI economic unit, CIA loses China expert, Spy film prefigured DGSE HQ move, China's 'wolf warriors' return

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

FranceCounter-espionage expert takes charge at DGSI economic security unit

United StatesCIA loses top China expert

FranceFrench 2008 spy film prefigured DGSE's future move to Fort Neuf

China‘Wolf warrior' diplomacy makes a comeback
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The Intelligence Gazette
SGDSN summoned, Tracfin musical chairs, bipartisan support for OSINT, GUR in Syria, ex-French intel watchdog chief dies

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

FranceState adviser Claire Legras in running for SGDSN top seat

FranceShort round of musical chairs at Tracfin

United StatesRare bipartisan support for new OSINT subcommittee

SyriaGUR drone operators still helping Damascus

FranceFormer CNCTR head Serge Lasvignes has died
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