Allies Consider Curbing Intelligence Sharing with US Over Russia Concerns
Concerns are rising among U.S. allies regarding the Trump administration’s warming relationship with Russia, prompting discussions about scaling back intelligence sharing. This potential reduction stems from fears of jeopardizing the safety and identities of foreign assets, a sacrosanct commitment for intelligence agencies. While no decisions have been made, allies, including members of the Five Eyes alliance, are reviewing intelligence-sharing protocols to account for this shift. Publicly, allies downplayed the issue, but underlying anxieties remain regarding the administration’s approach to Russia and the potential for reduced cooperation on cybersecurity. This review is part of a broader reassessment of the entire spectrum of relations with Washington.
John Q. Hosedrinker