Nicolae Stefanescu - At the Service of the Romanian State and Nation Cover Image

Nicolae Stefanescu - At the Service of the Romanian State and Nation
Nicolae Stefanescu - At the Service of the Romanian State and Nation

Author(s): Sorin Aparaschivei
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: Intelligence; Romanian Armed Forces Secret Service; Siguranța Statului (Secret Intelligence Service); Niky Ștefănescu; Detectives Corps;

Summary/Abstract: Although almost unknown in the historiography of this field, Nicolae Ștefănescu is included in the gallery of famous figures of Romanian espionage and counterespionage. He started his career with the Security Police, where he distinguished himself in identifying and neutralising the Bolshevik espionage organisations. He was head of Foreign Intelligence Service on the USSR within the Directorate of Police and General Security.His activity being recognised, “as an intelligent and cheerful element”, Mihail Moruzov proposed that he should go to the “S” Service of the Romanian Armed Forces, proposition accepted in January 1931, where he would become the head of the Counter-Intelligence Section, as a director. After a few years,he was appointed head of Detectives Corps and director of the Security Police within the General and Police Directorate. His entire activity in the service of the Romanian state and nation is a model of professionalism and commitment.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 246-273
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: English