The Afghan Influx and Turkey
With the US withdrawal, the Taliban quickly seized most of the country and Afghans took to the road once more. The article assesses the impact of the Afghan migration wave on Turkey.
Author
Bahadır Şahin
26 articles · Writing for PUGAT 2021–2024 · 3 series
Articles · page 3
Social Media Operations and the Russian Troll Farm
Russia turned social media into a field of operations against “Anglo-Saxon information dominance”. The article describes the Internet Research Agency and the methods of Russian troll farms.
A Honey Trap for Abdullah Öcalan
Secret services first try to “persuade” their target; the honey trap is one of the best-known ways. This part of the Honey Trap series describes an alleged operation against Abdullah Öcalan.
A Huge Country Runs Out of Petrol
The largest fuel pipeline in the US was shut down by a cyberattack and petrol stations ran dry. Through the Colonial Pipeline crisis, the author reflects on the fragility of critical infrastructure.
Has a Senior Chinese Intelligence Officer Defected to America?
In 2021 the British press claimed that Dong Jingwei, a senior head of Chinese counter-intelligence, had defected to the US. The article examines the background of the claim and its meaning in the intelligence wars.
Honey Trap and Kompromat Operations
Intelligence services study their targets' habits and weaknesses; the honey trap and kompromat turn these weaknesses into weapons. The introductory article of the Honey Trap series.
