Intelligence officers after service in Bulgaria: Social adaptation, economic challenges and risks for national security Cover Image

Служителите от разузнаването след служба в България: социална адаптация, икономически предизвикателства и рискове за националната сигурност
Intelligence officers after service in Bulgaria: Social adaptation, economic challenges and risks for national security

Author(s): Boris Vladimirov Zarkov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Labor relations, Security and defense, Social psychology and group interaction, Welfare services, Secret Service / Secret Police
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: former intelligence officers; economic instability; criminal backgrounds; reintegration; national security; support programmes; social adaptation
Summary/Abstract: The report examines the difficulties of former intelligence officers in Bulgaria – social isolation, psychological and economic problems, and risk of criminality, exacerbated by corruption and links between mafia and state. It recommends reintegration through programmes, mentoring and anti-corruption reforms to improve their welfare and the country's security.

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