Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
Capvision, a Consulting Firm, is Raided by Chinese Authorities
The consulting firm Capvision Partners is the latest to be raided in the name of national security, sending a chill through the foreign business community.
Did China Help Vancouver’s Mayor Win Election?
Ken Sim, Vancouver’s first mayor of Chinese descent, rejects claims of Chinese interference and says his landslide win was due to his tireless campaigning and more appealing policies.
Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
Also, Russian attacks across Ukraine.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
Also, Russian attacks across Ukraine.
Alireza Akbari, the Iranian Insider and British Spy Executed in Iran
In January, Iran executed a former senior official who provided Britain with valuable intelligence on Iranian nuclear and military programs over a decade, according to Western intelligence officials.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans
The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.
China Accuses Liberal Columnist of Espionage After a Lunch With Diplomat
Dong Yuyu was a longtime writer and editor at a top Chinese Communist Party newspaper who had frequently met with foreign diplomats and journalists.
Yellen Calls for ‘Constructive’ China Relationship
The Treasury secretary laid out a vision in which the United States could continue cooperating economically with China despite what she described as acute security threats.