A BND Director Spills the Beans—Intelligence agencies are among the most mysterious institutions of our time. There is a great deal of speculation about them—yet few people know how they actually operate.
As a former president of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Gerhard Schindler explains in his new book—in an accessible way and without sensationalism—how intelligence agencies gather, analyze, and evaluate information, as well as where their capabilities lie and where their limitations are.
Using numerous examples, Schindler demonstrates why intelligence work is more important today than ever before and what challenges arise from cyberattacks, disinformation, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical power shifts. In doing so, he debunks myths and offers behind-the-scenes insights into a secret world.
A knowledgeable and accessible look into the world of intelligence services, and at the same time a gripping read about power, knowledge, and responsibility.
Enlightening insights into the shadowy realm of espionage!
PARTICIPANTS
- Gerhard Schindler, former President of the BND
MODERATOR
- Bernd Palenda, former Director of the Berlin Office of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
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Dates
October 2026
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