Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction: In the social media age, con artists are still using the rising demand for digital assets to trick regular people and small-time investors. They frequently cause them to suffer catastrophic losses. “Digital assets” refers to tokens, coins, and cryptocurrencies, including those sold in initial coin offerings (ICOs). Investors may... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction: The concepts of “leader” and “leadership” have become ubaiquitous in today’s world, capturing the attention of professionals and scholars alike. There is no shortage of articles, white papers, and academic research on the subject. A quick visit to LinkedIn reveals countless experts eager to coach and transform you into... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction I assume most of you, like me, have seen or read about the discussion between the two contenders for President of the United States, Trump vs. Harris. It was a vigorous debate, with low and dirty punches below the belt, as the saying goes in boxing. But one thing... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
I will be celebrating my 52nd birthday in a few days; at one point, I wasn’t sure I would ever reach that mark. I was eighteen years old when I discovered I was in the middle of a war, one that continued until I was twenty-four. Those were long, horrific... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Former adviser to the governor of New York has been accused of acting as an “agent” of the Chinese government. Introduction: Another espionage scandal in the United States surfaced in early September. Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, is the major actor in this affair.... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Both the reality in which we live and the tools used in political conflict are changing on a daily basis. Individuals no longer have the same willingness to die in the trenches as they once did, so gaining power through military means is somewhat outdated. Traditional warfare is becoming less... View Article
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