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Етика в агентурното разузнаване: дилеми, принципи и практики
Ethics in Human Intelligence: Dilemmas, Principles, and Practices

Author(s): Ognyan Kostadinov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Национален военен университет „Васил Левски“
Keywords: Ethics; Human Intelligence; Moral Dilemmas; Professional Code; National Security; Covert Operations, Agent Recruitment

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the ethical aspects of human intelligence as a specific domain of national security. It analyzes the moral dilemmas that arise in the process of collecting, processing, and using information through covert methods, with particular emphasis on the recruitment and handling of human sources (HUMINT). Attention is paid to the relationship between professional ethics, legality, and the need to protect the public interest. Key guidelines for developing an ethical code and addressing conflicts between national security and universal moral principles are outlined.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 223-236
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bulgarian
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