Spymaster | United States
Mike Casey to breathe new life into US counter-espionage

United States
New US counterintelligence chief faces uncertain future

The poor cousin of the US intelligence community, counterintelligence finds itself at a crossroads, with a new director of limited influence and facing contradictory reform plans.

Spotlight | United States
The US National Intelligence Council, part 2: a constantly evolving, tight-knit institution

The NIC is little known, even within the US intelligence community, but is responsible for producing the most authoritative analyses in Washington. The forum brings together experts from all the US agencies and can adapt to political decision-makers' needs.

United States
Private companies on hiring spree for government contracts to guard and expel migrants

MVM, a controversial former CIA and NSA contractor, and Acri Defense Services are looking for candidates with military and law enforcement experience for positions in the US and overseas. Job duties include guarding detainees and installing child car seats.

United States
Congress spoils intelligence personnel as it tries to battle growing polarisation

To mitigate the harmful effects of increased political polarisation in the US on the intelligence services, lawmakers are increasingly bestowing favours on existing and past employees. The aim is to ensure that the agencies remain efficient and attractive.

The Agencies' Gazette
MbS and Sunak, OIS/Russia, Prague's VZ, NCSC audit, Tracfin

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we bring news from Riyadh, London, Washington, Prague and Paris.

Saudi Arabia/United KingdomMbS refuses terms of his London visit

United StatesOffice of Investment Security further increases presence in Russia

Czech RepublicSpymaster focuses its annual report on new hybrid warfare in Ukraine

United StatesNCSC under audit as it faces change of command

FranceTracfin's uncontrollable Startrac to remain in place

Spotlight | United States
Intelligence Authorization Act's expected gravy train prompts Capitol Hill lobbying stampede

Lobbyists from the intelligence and defence industry are poised for battle ahead of the vote on the intelligence budget, which exceeds $100bn for the first time.

Spotlight | China, United States
US intel still struggling over its China strategy

As Washington's major focus, China is mobilising ever more of the US intelligence community's resources, leading to significant shifts within it.

United States
GOP donor Greg Mosing helps Republicans fly high with his private jet

The Louisiana oilman, a friend of Donald Trump, is happy to offer his $27m plane to figures such as South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, reportedly a top VP prospect for Trump if he wins the 2024 GOP nomination.

United States
Congress wants intelligence community to dive headlong into economic competition

Given the role technological advances play in its rivalry with China, Washington is urging US agencies to improve their financial intelligence and emerging technologies analytical capacities. In doing so, they should also be able to assist other government departments.

United States
Biden administration ratchets up efforts to win renewal of domestic interception law

Advocacy for Section 702 has included deployment of senior officials to press the case and creation of a congressional panel to sensitise lawmakers. The urgency stems from worries among supporters that they don't have the votes needed to win reauthorisation, especially from the Republican side.

United States
Counterintelligence, poor relation of US intelligence community, in Senate spotlight

A recent senate report claims US counterintelligence is not up to dealing with China and other threats. The main counterintelligence agency has been without a permanent chief for the past year.

United States
William Evanina

William Evanina is to succeed Frank Montoya Jr as National [...]