Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction Each week brings another headline: a woman conned out of her savings—and her soul—by a man she thought was “the one.” In today’s world, love isn’t just risky. It’s a digital war zone. I’ve interrogated spies, traitors, and terrorists. Yet the one predator I still don’t understand? The man... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction I’ve interrogated war criminals. I’ve investigated organized crime members, traitors, and spies. I’ve spent sleepless nights in war zones, waiting for the enemy to reveal themselves. But there is one thing I will never understand. When a man gazes into a woman’s eyes and tells falsehoods, it’s not to... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Think Before You Like Moments later, her followers were commenting things like, “You’re living the dream!” and “So authentic!” Wow. It struck me deeply: how easily we believe the curated, how eagerly we suspend doubt, and how dangerously we trust people we do not know. Imagine scrolling through your feed... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction I’ve looked into the eyes of people hiding secrets—terrorists, criminals, corporate liars—and learned one brutal truth: The real danger is never loud. It’s silent. Hidden. Waiting. In war, it was the moment before the ambush. In investigations, it was the gap no one saw. In interrogations, it was the... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction Psychological manipulation has consistently shaped global events, from the ancient battlefields of Sun Tzu to the weaponized deepfakes of today’s scammers. In 2025, this same psychological warfare is being waged online, not just by state actors but by fraudsters exploiting our trust, our fears, and the speed of modern... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction A Home for the Wandering Soul I didn’t come to Phuket to escape. At least, that’s what I told myself. But somewhere between the sea-salt air of Patong Beach and the rhythmic sound of fists hitting pads in Soi Ta-Iad, I felt something unexpected stir inside me: peace. Despite... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction: Where Sweat Meets Purpose Tucked away in the heart of Phuket, Thailand, far from the hedonistic nightlife of Patong Beach, lies a road that hums with a different rhythm—one of discipline, sweat, and transformation. Soi Ta-iad, commonly referred to as “Fitness Street,” is more than just a road lined... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction The power to shape public opinion didn’t begin with social media—it began with the ballot box. From ancient Athens’ early votes to America’s first straw poll in 1824, the idea of capturing the public’s voice evolved rapidly. By the 20th century, George Gallup had turned polling into a science.... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction It should have been impossible. In the world of high-stakes diplomacy and national defence there are few roles more critical—or more protected—than the Secretary of Homeland Security. Armed with access to classified systems, secure facilities, and decision-making authority during national crises, a Cabinet official like Kristi Noem should be... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
In 2024, Australia experienced a surge in cyber security breaches, with 47 million data breaches reported, averaging one every second, making it the 11th most affected country globally. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reported 527 data breaches from January to June 2024, including a major breach affecting... View Article