What Do the Afghans Crossing the Border in Droves Mean?
Afghans are one of the world's largest groups of asylum seekers. The article uses figures to assess the causes and meaning of the Afghan migration reaching the Turkish border via Iran.
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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.
‘Operation Swamp’: The Timing Is Telling!
The timing of “Operation Swamp”, which followed the drug seizures at Mersin Port, is striking. The author questions the relations between drugs, the mafia and law enforcement.
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.
The Threat Awaiting Asylum Seekers in Greece: “Push-Back”
To reduce the number of asylum seekers, Greece resorts not only to legal means but also to pushbacks based on violence and coercion. A PUGAT exclusive documents what is happening at the border.
The Mysterious Cocaine Operation at Mersin Port
In June 2021, hundreds of kilos of cocaine were seized at Mersin Port six days apart. The author questions the issues behind these mysterious seizures and the relationship between law enforcement and the mafia.
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.
