Mike Burgess
Mike Burgess is an Australian intelligence officer currently serving as the Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). He has been in this role since 2019 and was reappointed for another five-year term in 2022. Burgess is recognized for his strong stance on national security, particularly in relation to countering foreign interference and terrorism. His leadership has been marked by a focus on the threats posed by authoritarian regimes, with particular attention to Russia and Iran, as well as the growing risks associated with cyber warfare. Under his direction, ASIO has successfully thwarted numerous plots aimed at undermining Australia's sovereignty and security.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7 | 5.86 | 0.53% | +20% | 25,499,884 | 161,416 | $1,380,000 | 8,735$ |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 5.67 | 0.26% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 174,290 | $2,700,000 | 6,932$ |
| Israel | 2 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 15,960 | $400,000 | 693$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 130,883 | $21,000,000 | 8,304$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,132 | $1,400,000 | 1,082$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,025 | $700,000 | 568$ |
| Totals | 18 | 489,014,846 | 525,706 | $27,580,000 | 26,314$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
The nation’s top spy, Mike Burgess, has warned for two years that the actions and words of politicians risked fuelling political violence.
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United Kingdom:
Asio chief Mike Burgess warned foreign agents were targeting the Aukus nuclear submarine program.
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Australia:
The nation’s top spy, Mike Burgess, has warned for two years that the actions and words of politicians risked fuelling political violence.
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United Kingdom:
The Asio chief, Mike Burgess, alleged that 'some of the alleged perpetrators' had been 'paid to do it'.
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Australia:
ASIO director-general of security Mike Burgess is involved in addressing the Iranian threat.
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Australia:
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has warned that Iran, alongside China and Russia, was among the most pernicious practitioners of foreign interference in Australia.
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United Kingdom:
Mike Burgess alleged that some local people in Australia were paid to carry out the attacks.
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Israel:
Mike Burgess is the head of the Australian intelligence agency who commented on the possibility of Mossad's involvement in informing Australia about a potential attack.
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Australia:
Mike Burgess is the ASIO Director-General who provided intelligence regarding the Iranian government's involvement in antisemitic attacks.
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Switzerland:
Mike Burgess mentioned that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards have a complex network of proxies to obscure their involvement in antisemitic attacks on Australian soil.
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