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France showers intelligence allies with medal diplomacy
Original: Spotlight Europe, France, Middle East France showers intelligence allies with medal diplomacy
France has been awarding honours and medals to intelligence partners across Europe and the Middle East, a form of recognition observers describe as medal diplomacy. The decorations are being used to cement ties with allied spy services, reflecting Paris's effort to strengthen intelligence cooperation at a time of heightened security concerns in both regions.
Why now: Reports of France using state honours to deepen intelligence partnerships with European and Middle Eastern allies are drawing attention to its quiet diplomatic strategy.
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- Spotlight Europe, France, Middle East France showers intelligence allies with medal diplomacy · Intelligence Online
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