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Poland presents plan to fortify border with Russia & Belarus

Information Poland has announced the Shield-East program, a comprehensive plan aimed at bolstering anti-drone surveillance and constructing fortifications along its 700-kilometer border with the Russian exclave Kaliningrad and Belarus. Scheduled for completion in 2028, this initiative is intended to safeguard Poland against hostile actions from across the border, including the illegal pushing of migrants into the country. The plan […]

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Armenia returns 4 border villages to Azerbaijan

Information On Friday, Armenia returned four border villages to Azerbaijan, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two historically rival nations. Armenian border guards have relocated, allowing Azerbaijani border guards to take control of the villages of Baghanis Ayrum, Ashaghi Askipara, Kheyrimli, and Ghizilhajili in the Gazakh district. This handover was part of

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Russia arrests top military official on bribery charges

Information Russia has detained Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin, the deputy head of the army’s general staff, on charges of large-scale bribe-taking, with the Interfax news agency reporting his pretrial detention amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years, and authorities have also searched Shamarin’s home.

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Poland reforms espionage commission after Russian spy arrests

Information Poland has re-established a commission to investigate Russian and Belarusian influence on its internal security from 2004 to 2024, as announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This move marks a significant shift for Tusk, who previously criticized the commission, set up by the former nationalist government, as a political tool against him. The decision

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How to Get into Intelligence Analysis

How to get into intelligence analysis is a common question for those intrigued by this field. The path to a career in intelligence analysis may seem daunting due to the specialized skills required and security clearances needed. This article will outline the typical requirements, skills, and steps that aspiring analysts should consider. Whether you’re a student exploring career

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Australia, and NZ send planes to rescue tourists in New Caledonia

Information Amid violent unrest in New Caledonia, the governments of Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals. Hundreds of tourists have been trapped in hotels due to the turmoil. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed that French authorities have authorized two evacuation flights, with additional flights being planned. Approximately 300 Australians

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ICC prosecutor seeks warrant against Israel’s Netanyahu

Information The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, is seeking arrest warrants for three top Hamas leaders—Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Mohammed Diab al-Masri (also known as Deif)—as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants are for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Israel and

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Weekend wrap up 18 & 19 May

PM Fico’s condition currently not life-threatening Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot at point-blank range when meeting supporters. His condition is “serious” but currently not life-threatening, according to doctors. Army says coup foiled in DRC DRC armed forces say they have thwarted an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign fighters. A shootout was previously reported in

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