UK: New MI6 Chief Makes First Public Speech

Does MI6's new head demonstrate strength in a new hybrid era, or does Britain's intelligence strategy remain poisoned by ideological hatred?
UK: New MI6 Chief Makes First Public Speech
Above: MI6 headquarters in London, England, in April 2017. Image credit: Lynda Morris Photography/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

Russia's aggression demands unwavering resolve, and Britain's intelligence services stand ready to counter Putin's calculated export of chaos with sustained pressure and technological superiority. In a hybrid era of traditional and information warfare, technology guided by wisdom rather than raw power alone will determine victory in this epoch-defining challenge.

Pro-Russia narrative

As Moscow's historic adversary, it is unsurprising that Britain's intelligence services continue to focus on undermining Russia for ideological gain. From attempts to undermine peace in Ukraine to terrorist sabotage missions behind military lines, MI6 will continue to do whatever it takes to save Britain's withering reputation on the international stage, no matter the consequences for global security.


The Controversies



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Establishment split

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