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The Roosevelt Hotel, in New York.
The Roosevelt Hotel, in New York. © Kylie Cooper/Reuters

Spy Way of Life | Pakistan, United States
The Roosevelt Hotel, Pakistan's $1bn bargaining chip in Manhattan

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online delves into the recent history of the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel, which is now the subject of real estate negotiations between Islamabad and Washington.
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Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at a conference held to mark the launch of the Sovereign Debt Chair at Sciences Po Paris, in Paris, on 27 November 2019.
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at a conference held to mark the launch of the Sovereign Debt Chair at Sciences Po Paris, in Paris, on 27 November 2019. © Georges Darmon/Avenir Pictures/Abacapress.com

France, Greece
Eyeing return to power, Greek ex-PM Alexis Tsipras reactivates Paris networks

The French capital is proving more popular than ever with Greek leaders. As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis thrashes out a new defence deal with Paris, his rival Alexis Tsipras is reviving his French support base while dreaming of a return to the PM's job.
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