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MbS faces delicate balancing act as he prepares to succeed King Salman

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman surrounded by portraits of his father King Salman and Abdulaziz bin Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia.
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman surrounded by portraits of his father King Salman and Abdulaziz bin Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. © Brendan Smialowski/AFP

The cabinet reshuffle that shook up Saudi security circles on 12 February is just a prelude to a wider transformation, with other moves in the works. Such changes at the top of the regime aim to consolidate Mohammed bin Salman's succession to the throne.

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France
Military intel urged to boost international cooperation on electronic warfare

A soldier from the French 54th Signal Regiment specialising in electronic warfare, during a manoeuvre, 14 October 2025.
A soldier from the French 54th Signal Regiment specialising in electronic warfare, during a manoeuvre, 14 October 2025. © Roméo Boetzlé/DNA/MaxPPP

Paris is lagging in the domain of electronic warfare, and data exchanges between allies are few and far between. During a secret briefing with lawmakers, France's military intelligence chief reiterated that France has no allies in this field.

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