Spotlight | United States
Frictions over CIA changes to economic intelligence methods

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.

Spotlight | United States
The US National Intelligence Council, part 1: the discreet forum in charge of strategic analysis

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.

Spotlight | United States
Washington relies on intelligence diplomacy to strike delicate balance on Gaza

Accused of being too soft on Israel over its intervention in the Palestinian enclave, the Biden administration is seeking to redress the balance by sharing information with a wide range of international partners, including NGOs.

United States
Intelligence community put to task over health security

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the intelligence community has had to beef up its capacity to face another such event with national security implications, health being far from its usual area of expertise. Its latest declassified reports highlight an increased risk of a major health crisis.

United States
Etherton, military and intel contractors' go-to lobby shop for defence dollars

Seven national security giants hired Etherton to help land money in the annual bills that fund the Pentagon, CIA and other key federal agencies. The firm's founder and successor both have ample experience shaping defence policy in government and the private sector.

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.

France
DGSE takes on economic sovereignty

The French external intelligence agency has opened a mission centre dedicated to economic interests. The new unit will aim to detect economic predation, support French business and help patch over certain failures, at the risk of doubling up on the work of other centres.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
5 Stones, FTI, Red Five at 2020Partners

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

Miami/Washington5 Stones scores more ex-FBI officers for W1 Global

LondonPaul Austin leaves FTI Consulting

WashingtonNick Gicinto joins intelligence heavyweights at 2020Partners

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
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
CIA's Directorate of Operations feels left out

Reform at the CIA is not going all that well, particularly at the Directorate of Operations, feeling left out as the White House seems more interested in analytical intelligence.