The Helsinki Brief, Episode 2: Intelligence Culture in Finland
From War Studies by Department of War Studies
March 11, 2026 · 50 min
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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