Major powers may seek to exploit blind spots in target intelligence agencies by recruiting agents from unexpected regions, says a security analyst.
in Oslo for alleged espionage.
Member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and their partners have also seen an uptick in publicly reported espionage activities. In March, Poland accused six foreign nationals of espionage and sabotage linked to Russia. More recently,The media oscillates between sensationalising these incidents by evoking James Bond or John le Carre-era comparisons, or downplaying them altogether as mundane.
The method of recruiting agents from unexpected regions seeks to exploit blind spots in target intelligence agencies, as these operatives might be overlooked or underestimated. Such strategies not only conceal the identity of the sponsoring nation but also complicate investigative and prosecutorial efforts by providing plausible deniability.
Leading Malaysian figures such as former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad often demonstrate a discernibly anti-West stance. For example, Mahathir questioned the findings of the Dutch Safety Board, which held Russia accountable for downing Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014 in Donbas, Ukraine.
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