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Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first female chief of MI6 in its 116-year history, marking a historic milestone for the UK's foreign intelligence service. She has been a career member of MI6 for over 30 years and previously served as the director general of technology and innovation, known as Q. She will succeed Richard Moore as the agency's chief this fall.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Hans-Georg Maassen, a former German intelligence chief, is under investigation for suspected right-wing extremism by the agency he once led. The investigation cites his apparent belief in far-right and antisemitic conspiracy theories, anti-migrant rhetoric, and alleged sympathy for the far-right Reichsbürger movement. Maassen's new right-wing political party, the Values Union, has expressed willingness to work with the far-right AfD, breaking the longstanding taboo against cooperation with the radical right in German politics. This has sparked mass demonstrations across Germany, with protesters calling for a "firewall" against the far right.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The head of Ukraine's main intelligence agency, Vasyl Maliuk, revealed in a televised documentary that a Ukrainian sea drone attack on Russia's Crimean bridge in July had disrupted naval operations and forced Russia to rely on ferries for transporting weaponry. Maliuk claimed that the attack had shattered the notion of Russian invincibility and highlighted the vulnerability of the bridge. The documentary showcased video clips of the explosive attack and stated that six supporting structures were destroyed, prompting Russian forces to switch to ferries for supplying their troops. This attack is part of a series of Ukrainian offensive actions in the Black Sea, including a missile assault on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has claimed that Ukraine has seized the initiative from Russia in the Black Sea, thanks to the use of naval drones.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Defense News
New Zealand is planning to establish a new intelligence agency recommended by the Royal Commission in its report on the Christchurch mosque attacks. The proposed agency, called the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), aims to enhance the government's response to security threats and coordinate national security efforts. While the formation of NISA was initially delayed, it was recently announced that NISA would work alongside existing intelligence agencies rather than replacing them. However, concerns have been raised about the need for independent oversight and avoiding groupthink within the agency. The government's acceptance of the commission's recommendations suggests that NISA will eventually be formed, but the timing and specifics remain uncertain.