In order to tighten security proceedings of cross-border officials , the Ottoman government required constant surveillance of dignitaries during their visits .
This influx of foreign nationals presented a serious security problem for the Ottoman Empire in which the fear of espionage became a reality .
In order to tighten security proceedings of cross-border officials , the Ottoman Empire government required constant surveillance of dignitaries during their visits .
This influx of foreign nationals presented a serious security problem for the Ottoman Empire in which the fear of espionage became a reality .