How psychology, loyalty, and perception shape decisions under pressure.
In corporate security, everyone prepares for external risk: Hackers. Leaks. Market volatility. Competitors. I've seen firsthand crazy budgets put into it. Don't get me wrong, it&
Months ago, I received the advices of an expert on a topic. In this specific case, and niche subject, listening to him was a logical choice. Yet, sometimes, the most
Months ago, I attended a high-profile event. Lots of important people, plenty of influence in the room. But one individual caught my eye: not because of their charisma, but because
Following the conversation with Kenneth Dekleva, the discussion (in my mind) did not stop. I wanted to deepen it. Grey Zone Operators represent an "extraordinary" psychological profile. Extraordinary.
Meet Kenneth Dekleva. A psychiatrist, a former senior US Dept of State diplomat, a geopolitical risk analyst, a Salzburg global fellow, a senior fellow at the George HW Bush Foundation
Have you ever caught someone in a lie? It's this unique moment when you reveal the fragile threads of deceit. I'll give you some tips to
Our fascination with spies isn’t about gadgets or skills, I think it's about their deeply human paradox. They move fluidly, they're somehow invisible, they master
When you work internationally, you quickly realize one thing: Time is relative. Yes, literally. Einstein taught us this: → The faster you move, the slower time seems to pass. → Time isn&
There’s one skillset that separates true strategists from the rest: HUMINT, short for Human Intelligence. Borrowed from the world of espionage, HUMINT refers to the art of gathering, analyzing,
Who understands this better than spies?
A very personal word and "coming out" to the world of intelligence
Spoiler: no sophisticated tool, accessible to any "ordinary" citizen
