Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Alida Monica Doriana Barbu
Author-Email: alida.barbu7@gmail.com
Author-Email: alida.barbu@ubbcluj.ro
Author-Workplace-Name: Babeș-Bolyai University
Title: Dragneting the Dragon: The People's Republic of China, European Union and Five Eyes, Caught in the Web of Mutual Espionage
Abstract: The Intelligence world can be depicted as a global Panoptikon, with multiple
layers of surveilling eyes, except that the distinction between guards and prisoners is
erased. The transfer from one side to the other is more than likely to occur due to the
unclear sepia colours of the espionage environment and deep tides that drag people from
one ”shore” to the other.
The EU's nuanced strategy towards China since 2019 Strategic Outlook Joint
Communication is continued today by the De-risking or De-coupling Strategy. The People’s
Republic of China is considered a partner for negotiation and cooperation, an economic
competitor and a systemic rival, whereas the US National Defense Strategy treats China
as an enemy of the United States. These strategies are translated in the approach of
Intelligence agencies. Even if espionage incidents and cyber attacks occur on a daily basis,
the war between USA and China is openly declared, whereas EU has a more moderate
public approach.
Classification-JEL: F51, F52, D83
Keywords: European Union Intelligence Agency, People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, Five Eyes, Club of Berne, CGT, Hafnium, Equifax, Echelon-Prism-XKeyscore Triad, VPNs
Journal: Intelligence și cultura de securitate
Pages: 211-226
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Year: 2025
File-URL: https://www.animv.ro/RePEc/mvn/incsec/ICS_1_2025_4_211-226.pdf
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