On October 22, the defense intelligence center published its website: https://mil.ee/uksused/luurekeskus/ Therefore, we decided to invite the commander of the defense intelligence center, Colonel Ants Kiviselg, to the Sõdurilehe podcast. Let's find out how he got into such a position and where the colonel completed his military service. We also ask whether it is possible to hide tracking devices inside ordinary car keys and whether spies seen in movies are still a reality in today's changing world of intelligence. 00:00 - 00:22 Introduction 00:22 - 01:18 What is an intelligence center and what does it do? 01:18 – 01:43 Is your role to manage all intelligence activities? 01:43 – 02:52 Intelligence center made public. 02:52 – 04:17 Recruitment. 04:17 – 05:14 What kind of person is a spy? 05:14 – 07:20 How can a conscript become a spy? 07:20 – 08:08 Where did you complete your military service? 08:08 – 08:42 How did you become the head of the intelligence center? 08:42 – 10:02 Which values ​​do you consider important in the work of the intelligence center? 10:02 – 11:05 The Intelligence Center's biggest challenge. 11:05 – 12:58 How close is the cooperation of the intelligence center with the institutions of other countries? 12:58 – 14:30 The main purpose and mission of the intelligence center. 14:30 – 16:13 The most important areas of activity of the Intelligence Center. 16:13 – 17:09 What does SIGINT mean? 17:09 – 18:22 The role of the Intelligence Center in the national security strategy. 18:22 – 19:25 Work in the intelligence center - rather in the countryside or in the office? 19:25 – 20:30 When was the last time you went to the countryside yourself? 20:30 – 22:16 How is information collected from public sources? 22:16 – 24:02 How is it ensured that the collected data is accurate? 24:02 – 25:45 How does the rapid development of technology affect intelligence? 25:45 – 26:11 Do we have the ability to put tracking devices in people's car keys? 26:11 – 28:30 How big is the role of the so-called old-school spy in intelligence activities? 28:30 - 29:48 How much are unmanned vehicles used in reconnaissance? 29:48 – 31:28 What are the biggest international security threats to Estonia today? 31:28 – 32:43 The Intelligence Center gave preliminary information to Ukraine about the Russian attack. Was the information provided accurate? 32:43 – 33:30 In the center's ability to predict future threats and provide early warning. 33:32 – 35:55 ​​How do you assess the change in global power balances and its impact on security? 35:55 ​​– 38:01 What is your assessment of the changing role of hybrid warfare due to the fact that kinetic conflicts have arisen again? 38:01 – 39:12 The Intelligence Center's approach to disinformation and fake news as weapons used in hybrid warfare. 39:12 – 40:10 Nuclear weapon as a real military weapon or a psychological weapon? 40:10 – 41:30 Transparency of the center's work. 41:30 – 43:05 How can an intelligence center evolve to meet future threats? 43:05 – 43:52 How is it ensured that the center's activities are always in accordance with legislation and international agreements? 43:52 – 44:58 Center's priorities in relation to international foreign operations. 44:58 – 47:05 Is Ukraine capable of winning the war? 47:05 – 48:05 Estimate, will we see military action in Ukraine in the next two years? 48:05 – 49:55 When did you decide to choose service in the intelligence center? 49:55 – 50:37 How is it possible to sleep knowing things that Others do not know? 50:37 – 52:45 What needs to be done to make the intelligence center as efficient and capable in the future as it is today? 52:45 – 53:41 Is Estonia protected? 53:41 – 54:04 Summary