US embassy cable - 04THEHAGUE1929

S E C R E T THE HAGUE 001929 
 
SIPDIS 
 
NOFORN 
 
DS/ST/CMP 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/03/2014 
TAGS: ASEC 
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO TECHNICAL THREAT LEVEL- THE HAGUE AND 
AMSTERDAM 
 
REF: A)SECSTATE 142751 B) TD-314/29254-04 
 
Classified By: ARSO LISELI MUNDIE, REASON 1.4 (C) 
 
(S/NF)B. U.S. relations with host country and its services: 
      1. The host country political system: Constitutional 
monarchy with a parliamentary system. 
      2. Bilateral relations and defense agreements: Yes, 
numerous treaties and the Netherlands is a NATO member and is 
supporting the coalition in Iraq by having Dutch troops 
present. 
      3. Extent of economic ties with the U.S.: The 
Netherlands is the third largest investor in the U.S. and 
about out 20th largest trade  partner. 
      4. Existence of bilateral agreements or liaison in law 
enforcement: RSO, LEGATT, DHS and DEA have regular liaison 
with Dutch Intelligence and Law Enforcement Services, DAO has 
regular liaison with Dutch Military Intelligence and Security 
Services ORCA has regular liaison with Dutch Intelligence 
Services. 
 
(S/NF) C. Technical capabilities of host-country intelligence 
service: See REFTEL B 
 
(S/NF)D. Aggressiveness of host country intelligence/security 
services: See REFTEL B 
 
(S/NF)E. Capabilities of any third country intelligence 
service: See REFTEL B 
 
(S/NF) F. Aggressiveness of third country intelligence 
services: See REFTEL B 
 
(S/NF) G. Ability of host and/or third countries to take 
advantage of opportunities for technical attack: 
      1. Proximity to U.S. facilities: AmEmbassy The 
Hague-The Dutch Ministry of Finance is located approximately 
100 feet away across the street from the Embassy's South 
side. The Ministry of Canals and Waterworks is located across 
the street and approximately 100 feet away from the Embassy's 
main entrance. The French Embassy is located directly behind 
the Embassy's main entrance/exit approximately 20 feet away. 
The Embassy shares a common wall (North wall of Embassy 
building)with a French restaurant. The Embassy shares a 10 
foot brick perimeter wall encasing the Embassy courtyard with 
a residential compound containing approximately six living 
units. There are numerous uninspectable buildings within the 
line of sight of approximately 100 meters. Consulate General 
Amsterdam- There are numerous residential buildings in the 
line of sight of the ConGen approximately 100 meters away 
from the ConGen. An investment company next door to the 
ConGen shares a wrought iron gate with the Embassy's 
courtyard area. There are many uninspectable buildings with 
direct line of sight of the ConGen. 
      2.  See REFTEL B 
      3.  See REFTEL B 
RUSSEL