The Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure (DGSE) is the external intelligence agency of France. Established in 1982, it is responsible for gathering intelligence, conducting espionage, and ensuring national security outside of France's borders. The DGSE operates under the authority of the French Ministry of Armed Forces and plays a crucial role in counter-terrorism and protecting French interests abroad. The agency employs various methods, including human intelligence (HUMINT) and signals intelligence (SIGINT), to monitor potential threats. The DGSE collaborates with other international intelligence agencies to enhance global security and respond to emerging challenges in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.