Blaise Metreweli, the newly appointed head of Britain’s MI6 and the first woman ever to lead it, takes charge at a pivotal moment, as the world shifts after the Israeli war on Gaza, great-power tensions deepen, and technology reshapes the future of espionage.

During the 12-day “Israel”-Iran war, Tel Aviv launched high-impact cyber strikes on Iranian financial infrastructure, while Tehran responded with disinformation and psychological warfare.

“Israel” has adopted new intelligence tactics in Gaza, including espionage devices in aid, following recruitment challenges and intelligence failures.

The Chinese Ministry of State Security plays a significant external role in penetrating the defenses of its adversaries, particularly against the United States.

The competition between Turkiye and "Israel" has impacted their intelligence systems as both agencies search for each other's weaknesses, despite having maintained good relations in previous decades.