Sir Alex Younger (1963~2026 ， Charming and self-effacing British spy chief with an inner steel dies aged 62. 大學及從軍期的開竅與磨練...... In 1991, Mr. Younger received what was colloquially known as a “tap on the shoulder” — an informal invitation to join MI6. )曾於 2014-2020 年任英國軍情局軍情六處（MI6)處長，應對了一系列威脅，包括國際恐怖主義和日益囂張的俄羅斯。致力於揭開軍情六處工作的神秘面紗： 認為與詹姆斯龐德等虛構間諜形象相反， 是信任，而非背叛才是英國情報單位的行事方式，任內擴大機構的招募範圍 。 Owen Hsieh：美國前國務卿龐培歐，曾任美中央情報局CIA局長，就任CIA 時，Alex Younger (簽署名 “C”， 他在M16的稱號， ) 賀他，龐培歐日前懷念故友 (英美兩國是情報合作 “五眼聯盟” 的核心) ： " Alex 是一位了不起的情報夥伴，當我們需要幫助時，不是 “ 讓我看看 ”，而是 “ 這對你和美國很重要，我們會完成的 ”，他和他的團隊總是如此。我想他知道我們會為他和他的團隊做同樣的事。今天很多美國人都活著，是因為有他在 MI6 的領導，我一直不知道如何感謝他。‘’ the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries.

至於他數十年來在幕後所做的工作，揚格先生曾對一位採訪者說，他“非常非常自豪能夠參與一些坦率地說非常酷的行動”，然後又補充道：“但我不能告訴你任何細節。”

As for his decades of work in the shadows, Mr. Younger told one interviewer that he was “very, very proud to have participated in some frankly extraordinarily cool operations,” before adding: “But I can’t tell you about any of them.”

 他的辦公室俯瞰泰晤士河，在那裡他被稱為“C”（取自軍情六處第一任處長曼斯菲爾德·史密斯-卡明的名字）。

From his office overlooking the River Thames, where he was known as “C” (after the first chief of MI6, Mansfield Smith-Cumming), 

英國軍情六處前處長亞歷克斯·揚格逝世，享年62歲

在2014年至2020年擔任軍情六處處長期間，他應對了一系列威脅，包括國際恐怖主義和日益囂張的俄羅斯。

一位金髮男子雙臂交疊，坐在椅子上，目光越過鏡頭。

這是2018年的亞歷克斯·揚格。他致力於揭開軍情六處工作的神秘面紗，並擴大這個與詹姆斯龐德等虛構間諜形象相關的機構的招募範圍。圖片來源：安德魯米利根（Andrew Milligan）

 作者：史蒂芬‧卡斯爾

Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62

As director of the espionage agency from 2014 to 2020, he confronted a range of threats, including international terrorism and an emboldened Russia.

Alex Younger in 2018. He sought to demystify the work of MI6 and to broaden recruitment by an organization associated with fictional spies like James Bond.Credit...Pool photo by Andrew Milligan

By Stephen Castle

Alex Younger 曾於 2014-2020 年任英國密情局軍情六處（MI6)處長，認為是信任，而非背叛才是西方情報單位的行事方式。

Owen Hsieh美國前國務卿龐培歐，曾任美中央情報局局長。他在社交網站上寫了一篇文情並茂的貼文，懷念 Alex Younger :

" Alex 是一位了不起的情報夥伴，當我們需要幫助時，不是 “ 讓我看看 ”，而是 “ 這對你和美國很重要，我們會完成的 ”，他和他的團隊總是如此。我想他知道我們會為他和他的團隊做同樣的事。今天很多美國人都活著，是因為有他在 MI6 的領導，我一直不知道如何感謝他。‘’

英美兩國是情報合作 “五眼聯盟” 的核心，兩國情報首長在最詭譎多變的工作環境中，相知相惜，互助無間，在最奇特的地方，展現人性。

Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination. It was signed simply "C" in green ink. Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool!

More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries.

Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries.

Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough.

Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C."  As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking.  He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command.  And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them.

I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family.  Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.