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China’s Chilling Anti-Espionage Law

China’s Chilling Anti-Espionage Law

By TSURUTA Jun
The extraterritorial application of the law could infringe on constitutionally guaranteed rights.
South Korean Detained Earlier This Year Is Accused of Espionage in Russia

South Korean Detained Earlier This Year Is Accused of Espionage in Russia

By Associated Press
The Russian state-run news agency TASS reported that a South Korean arrested in Vladivostok earlier this year has been taken to Moscow and charged with espionage.

Why China’s Technology Theft Poses a Bigger Challenge Than That of the Soviet Union

Why China’s Technology Theft Poses a Bigger Challenge Than That of the Soviet Union

By Robert Farley
China can better incorporate what it takes to “catch up.”

Former US Defense Intelligence Agency Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage

Former US Defense Intelligence Agency Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage

By Ankit Panda
A former U.S. military intelligence officer has plead guilty to attempted espionage charges.

The Huawei Dilemma: Insecurity and Mistrust

The Huawei Dilemma: Insecurity and Mistrust

By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Telecommunications networks are a strategic asset, and a vulnerable one.
The Strategic Consequences of a US-China Rift on Intellectual Property

The Strategic Consequences of a US-China Rift on Intellectual Property

By Robert Farley
Does it even matter if China updates its intellectual property regime?

Former US Defense Intelligence Agency Officer Arrested, Charged With Attempted Espionage for China

Former US Defense Intelligence Agency Officer Arrested, Charged With Attempted Espionage for China

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a former U.S. intelligence officer with attempted espionage.
Former CIA Officer Arrested for Retaining Classified Information, Suspected of Revealing China-Based CIA Assets

Former CIA Officer Arrested for Retaining Classified Information, Suspected of Revealing China-Based CIA Assets

By Ankit Panda
A former CIA official has been charged with retaining information on China-based intelligence assets.

What Does the Latest F-35 Data Breach Teach Us About Defense Industrial Espionage?

What Does the Latest F-35 Data Breach Teach Us About Defense Industrial Espionage?

By Robert Farley
Autarky has its merits. If partners don't have your unclassified data, it can't be taken from them.

US Government Agent Charged With Giving China Classified Documents

US Government Agent Charged With Giving China Classified Documents

By Ankit Panda
Kevin Mallory is facing charges for selling highly classified U.S. documents to Chinese intelligence agents.

Failed North Korean Missile Tests: Faulty Engineering or a Covert US Offensive Plan?

Failed North Korean Missile Tests: Faulty Engineering or a Covert US Offensive Plan?

By Alexis Lavi and Matthew Flug
What would the United States need to credibly attack North Korean missile development by cyber means?
An Alleged Spy Sentenced to Death Rocks India-Pakistan Relations

An Alleged Spy Sentenced to Death Rocks India-Pakistan Relations

By Ankit Panda
Kulbhushan Jadhav's sentencing by a Pakistani military court brings India-Pakistan ties to the brink.

US State Department Employee Accused of Lying About Contacts With Chinese Spies

US State Department Employee Accused of Lying About Contacts With Chinese Spies

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has charged a State Department employee with lying about contacts with Chinese spies.
China Confirms: Japanese Citizen Under Investigation for Espionage

China Confirms: Japanese Citizen Under Investigation for Espionage

By Ankit Panda
The incident suggests a continuing Chinese counter-espionage crackdown.

Latest US-China 'Unsafe' Intercept Incident Shows Continued Disagreement on EEZ Surveillance

Latest US-China 'Unsafe' Intercept Incident Shows Continued Disagreement on EEZ Surveillance

By Ankit Panda
The United States and China continue to disagree on when and where surveillance is appropriate.

Pakistan: Iran Has Nothing to Do With Indian Espionage

Pakistan: Iran Has Nothing to Do With Indian Espionage

By Ankit Panda
Pakistan tries to control the damage after its army chief insinuated that Iran may have abetted Indian espionage.

Did China’s Military Drone Technology Espionage Pay Off in the End?

By Robert Farley
Just how much information on U.S. military drones did China have to steal for its own designs?
Tolkachev, Cold War Spycraft, and Modern Risks for China

Tolkachev, Cold War Spycraft, and Modern Risks for China

By Robert Farley
China should be wary of a Tolkachev-esque figure eroding its strategic position vis-a-vis the United States.

On the OPM Hack, Don’t Let China Off the Hook

On the OPM Hack, Don’t Let China Off the Hook

By Matthew F. Ferraro
By portraying the attack as acceptable, the United States is surrendering valuable ground.
Review: Manchu Princess, Japanese Spy

Review: Manchu Princess, Japanese Spy

By Stephen Joyce
A new book explores the fascinating tale of a cross-dressing Japanese spy in wartime China.

From China With Love: China, Norway and Espionage

From China With Love: China, Norway and Espionage

By Benjamin David Baker
Norway's decision to expel a Chinese researcher on "national security" grounds keeps Sino-Norwegian relations cool.

US Marine Investigated in Killing of Transgender Filipino

US Marine Investigated in Killing of Transgender Filipino

By Ankit Panda
Plus, images of the J-10B, North Korea threatens not to return U.S. troop remains, and more. Mid-week links.

Taiwan: Leaks and Local Elections

By Kristian McGuire
An investigation into a former high-level KMT official is bad news for Taiwan’s ruling party.

Of Course States Spy on States

By Butch Bracknell
They would be delinquent in their sovereignty if they didn’t.

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