Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin.

Russian intelligence chief prepared to engage with the new CIA director

The head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, has expressed his willingness to meet with the newly appointed CIA director, John Ratcliffe, just two days following his confirmation by the US Senate. Naryshkin stated to TASS on Saturday that Moscow is always open to dialogue if Washington shows interest. “We are consistently prepared for negotiations,” Naryshkin remarked when asked about potential interactions … Continue reading Russian intelligence chief prepared to engage with the new CIA director

The leader of Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, addresses a crowd in Damascus' landmark Umayyad Mosque on 8 December, 2024.

Did the United States provide financial support to the Syrian rebels who overthrew Assad?

Following a swift offensive by Syrian opposition forces that captured major cities and ultimately resulted in the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, US President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged the role of the United States in the rebel success. “Our strategy has altered the power dynamics in the Middle East,” Biden stated earlier this week. “By combining support for our allies, implementing sanctions, engaging in diplomacy, … Continue reading Did the United States provide financial support to the Syrian rebels who overthrew Assad?

What can we expect from Trump’s second term?

The phrase “When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold” illustrates the significant impact of the American economy on global markets, a concept that extends to foreign policy during the Trump administration. As President-elect, Donald Trump possesses a strong electoral mandate that empowers him to pursue his “America First” agenda once he assumes office. Global leaders are now strategizing on the potential … Continue reading What can we expect from Trump’s second term?

CIA has initiated a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea

The CIA of the United States has initiated a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea, building on what it describes as a successful recruitment strategy in Russia. The agency has made available guidelines in Mandarin, Farsi, and Korean across various platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, LinkedIn, and the Dark Web, detailing secure methods for contacting them, according to a … Continue reading CIA has initiated a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea