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France rewards intelligence allies with medal diplomacy
Original: Spotlight Europe, France, Middle East France showers intelligence allies with medal diplomacy
France is handing out honours to foreign intelligence partners, a practice described as medal diplomacy spanning Europe and the Middle East. The awards are seen as a way for Paris to cement relationships with allied spy services and signal appreciation for cooperation on counterterrorism and shared security priorities, prompting attention to how intelligence ties are being publicly acknowledged.
Why now: Readers are interested in how France is using state honours to strengthen intelligence partnerships across Europe and the Middle East.
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- Spotlight Europe, France, Middle East France showers intelligence allies with medal diplomacy · Intelligence Online
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