Anarchists are issuing rhetorical and operational support for the 13 suspected members of the Greek anarchist group Conspiracy of Fire Cells set to go on trial in Athens on Jan. 17. In addition to a number of violent incidents attributed to anarchists in Europe, Canada and Chile, suspected anarchists in Argentina conducted a seemingly coordinated attack with Greek anarchists on Dec. 30 when they attacked the Greek Embassy in Buenos Aires at the same time that Greek anarchists detonated a fairly large improvised explosive device in front of a courthouse in Athens. While Greek anarchists have exhibited the highest level of operational capability and violence, numerous other cells have demonstrated the ability to conduct rudimentary attacks on multinational corporations and government targets. As Jan. 17 draws nearer, STRATFOR anticipates anarchist-linked attacks to increase in Greece, Europe and around the world as various cells attempt to draw attention to what they believe is an unjust trial in Athens.
