About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of intelligence culture in Finland and the role of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service within the national security framework.

In the second episode of The Helsinki Brief: Inside Finnish Intelligence and Security, the focus is on intelligence culture in Finland, explored within the wider context of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) and how it operates. Dr Paul McGarr of King’s College London is joined by Hannamiina Tanninen, an analyst at the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service, to discuss the evolution of Finland’s intelligence culture, Supo’s role within the national security framework, and how intelligence practices have adapted to contemporary security challenges.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Paul McGarr

Guest: Hannamiina Tanninen

Topics covered

• intelligence culture
• Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
• national security
• security challenges
• intelligence practices

Keywords

• intelligence culture
• Finland
• Supo
• national security
• security challenges
• intelligence practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Finnish Security and Intelligence Service, King’s College London

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