The Angel Analytical, an independent branch fully funded by The Angel Social Group, provides dedicated analysis to navigate complex societal issues encountered in the Group's work. It operates through key components: the online platform The Angel Today (www.theangel.today) offering research and analysis; the Hybrid Fortress project investigating influence campaigns via Bulgarian media; and the forward-looking Pluto Society (The Society for Strategic Studies and Security Analysis), focused on education and academic work in strategic studies. Together, these elements offer informed perspectives supporting the Group's broader activities.

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This analytical focus grew directly from practical needs encountered during initiatives in Bulgaria. Tackling issues like human trafficking (Project Maria) and systemic corruption revealed the necessity of understanding and countering sophisticated disinformation campaigns targeting the Group's efforts. Supporting on-the-ground activism required independent, fact-based analysis to challenge false narratives effectively and provide credible grounding for advocacy. Operating this analytical arm as a self-funded entity ensures the objectivity needed to maintain credibility, especially when addressing sensitive topics.

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Effectively executing this analysis demands a distinct skillset, which founder Iliyan Kuzmanov brings to the Group's efforts. His background combining journalism, law, psychology, history, and business provides the necessary foundation for dissecting complex information and understanding diverse perspectives. Furthermore, his understanding as a writer of narrative construction is particularly crucial for identifying and analyzing weaponized information. The aim of this analytical work is to provide clarity, support evidence-based action, and foster the critical thinking essential for navigating contemporary challenges faced by the Group and the communities it serves.