Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction Undoubtedly, we are currently in the midst of a new Cold War. For those unfamiliar with the previous Cold War, this article will elucidate its methods and the ongoing rivalry between old rivals. During my recent visit to Berlin, Germany, the epicentre of espionage and spies, I witnessed the... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction: I do remember as a kid when someone mentioned the word “Hollywood.” It was not a forbidden word in communism, not at all. On the contrary, we were told how Hollywood, apart from making movies, is the hub of people who are working day and night in creating perfect... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
The role of the intelligence agency in protecting government and party ideals Introduction Recently, I travelled to Berlin, Germany. More specifically, I visited “East Berlin,” the capital of the GDR, also known in the West as the German Democratic Republic, or, for those of us who lived behind an iron... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction Needless to say, when I began my career in diplomatic security intelligence, I always kept in mind who was watching me, who was reading my body language, and whether I was expressing myself without causing or attracting the interests of third parties (foreign intelligence agencies, etc.). Then, I discovered... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Even though the wars raging around the world today are “far away” from us, we are unable to watch them in peace. It affects each of us differently. The war’s veterans know what it’s like to be on both sides and I am one of them I assure you that... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
INTRODUCTION: Industrial espionage is a significant issue today, costing global economies an estimated $500 billion annually. This illegal practice affects various industries, including technology and defence. In the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, cyber espionage is particularly rampant, with state-sponsored actors targeting intellectual property and trade secrets. Industrial espionage impacts... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
The primary objective of the STASI was to intimidate dissidents, in addition to other methods such as gathering intelligence and counterintelligence. The Stasi not only used prisons to accomplish this, but also employed deceptive techniques known as “operational psychology.” I recently had the chance to travel to Berlin, the capital... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Chances to become a crypto or bitcoin millionaire are less than 1%. Demand and desire are not in shortage when we see how many of us want to become millionaires, and it looks like the easiest way in the shortest period of time to become one is to invest in... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Once upon a time… This is how every fairy tale starts: once upon a time, there was a Prince, 7 dwarfs, unicorn and happy ending. And here is the story of a fake Prince who lived and still lives in our day; he pretended to be king for years, but... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
2009 was one of the most anticipated court proceedings in US history, as no one could believe that someone could accumulate a loss of $50 billion by lying, cheating, creating Ponzi schemes and engaging in fraudulent activities. His name is Bernard Madoff, and he managed money not only from the... View Article