The lofty royal directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in the field of strengthening external security and intelligence is displayed into tangible achievements on the ground by the external intelligence man, Mr. Yassine Mansouri, who has emerged as one of the most prominent security professionals. His appointment as head of the General Directorate of Studies and Documentation (DGED) is the culmination of a career full of achievements. He had embodied the royal trust in national competencies, reflecting the senior leadership's keenness to select qualified personnel to lead strategic sectors.

Mr. Mansouri has been able to develop an integrated intelligence system based on the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence systems for threat prediction, big data analytics platforms powered by deep learning, and quantum encryption techniques to protect confidential communications.

In this regard, Mr. Mansouri has led a distinguished intelligence career, effectively contributing to the implementation of the insightful royal vision, particularly in the areas of counterterrorism, proactive security, and strengthening national security.

By developing an integrated intelligence system based on artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and modern surveillance and secure eavesdropping technologies, Morocco has achieved significant accomplishments that have made it a model to be emulated regionally and internationally.

Mohamed Yassine Mansouri: "the shadow engineer in Morocco's security equation"

The General Directorate of Studies and Documentation has gained a solid reputation for its success in dismantling terrorist networks, confronting cyber threats, and combating espionage, reflecting the tight coordination between the various components of the Moroccan security system.

It is worth noting that these milestones would not have been possible without the wise vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has made national security a top priority.

Thanks to his wise leadership, Morocco has developed a unique security model that combines high efficiency in intervention, respect for human rights, and transparency in intelligence work.

This model has been clearly demonstrated in the Directorate's performance under Mansouri's supervision, where intelligence operations have been characterized by precision and professionalism, while adhering to ethical and legal principles.

Recognition of these achievements has not been limited to the local level; the Moroccan security model has also been widely praised by leading countries and international intelligence agencies, most notably the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which has commended Morocco's efficiency in managing external security, combating extremism, and promoting regional stability.

Morocco's advanced surveillance and strategic analysis networks have also been internationally recognized, strengthening the Kingdom's position as a key player in regional and international security.

Thus, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco remains a model taught at major international universities and security institutes. Through this integrated vision, the Kingdom affirms its position as a leading security and intelligence hub, capable of meeting contemporary challenges and ensuring security and stability within the region and worldwide.

From the palace to the heart of decision-making

For more than two decades, Mohamed Yassine Mansouri, Director General of the Directorate of Studies and Documentation (DGED), has been a driving force in the design of Morocco's national security system. Away from the media and political spotlight, he led the external intelligence service with great competence, making him a pillar of the deep state and a hidden architect of Morocco's stability and international standing.

Mr. Mansouri was born into the elite circle associated with the royal palace, raised amidst a special circle of trust since the reign of the late King Hassan II. However, Mansouri's stardom was further enhanced with the accession of King Mohammed VI to the throne. He quickly became one of the statesmen closest to the center of decision-making, overseeing delicate and sensitive files with great professionalism and working in silence, indicating a deeper influence than the media reveals.

One of the works done by this engineer in profound geopolitical dimensions, the United Kingdom has announced its official support for the Moroccan initiative for autonomy in the southern provinces. This position did not come as a natural consequence of internal shifts in British policy, but rather as the result of a complex process of close coordination woven by Yassine Mansouri with parliamentary influence networks within the British House of Commons.

This was achieved through the convergence of multilateral strategic interests, bringing together Rabat, Tel Aviv, and Washington in a pressure system unprecedented in the history of the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara.

From a classic agency to a strategic institution for achievement behind-the-scenes

Since assuming leadership of the DGED, Mansouri's role has not been limited to formally modernizing the agency, but rather reshaping its structure and mission to keep pace with the rapid changes in the regional and international landscape.

He developed monitoring and analysis mechanisms, strengthened coordination with other state agencies, and linked intelligence to strategic decision-making, particularly on issues such as terrorism, migration, and geopolitical tensions surrounding the Moroccan Sahara.

One of the most prominent milestones that revealed some of the DGED's effectiveness was the 2023 operation to free Romanian citizen Lulian Gergut from the grip of a terrorist group in Burkina Faso. This qualitative security intervention, carried out with international coordination, received widespread acclaim and reaffirmed Morocco's position as a reliable actor in the fight against cross-border terrorism.

However, the operation was just one example in a series of achievements that have been quietly managed. Under Mansouri's leadership, Moroccan intelligence has been able to uncover and dismantle extremist networks in Africa and Europe and has contributed to strengthening the security of several partner countries, in a rare example of South-North security cooperation.

Royal trust: political and security capital for hidden battles for sovereignty

At a time when the Kingdom of Morocco is facing pressure and distortion campaigns regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue, the intelligence service has played a pivotal role in countering attempts to infiltrate the positions of some countries within the African Union and other international organizations. This battle was not only intelligence-based, but also intelligent diplomacy, led by men in the shadows, led by Mansouri, who worked to dismantle foreign influence networks and expose attempts to bribe loyalists.

Most Moroccans may not know much about Mansouri, but his influence is present in every successful security operation, every calculated diplomatic move, and every time Morocco is mentioned as a reliable partner in security and counterterrorism matters. He is a man of the shadows par excellence, a leader who only appears in the results, a rare example in times of crisis and transformation.

Continuing to lead a sensitive agency for more than twenty years is not common in the world of intelligence, where change is usually a strategic necessity. However, in the case of Mohamed Yassine Mansouri, this continuity was evidence of the royal trust and his success in fortifying the country's security and position in a changing world.