Open AccessIntelligence and counterintelligence in the structure of the state organs of the Republic of Estonia
Author(s) -
Mariusz Antoni Kamiński
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
o bezpeczeństwie i obronności
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2450-5005
DOI - 10.34739/dsd.2019.01.09
Subject(s) - counterintelligence , estonian , the republic , service (business) , state (computer science) , political science , national security , public administration , law , business , computer science , epistemology , linguistics , philosophy , algorithm , marketing
The article presents an analysis of the legal status, organization and powers of the special services of the Republic of Estonia. The author presents the mission and tasks of the Estonian Internal Security Service (Kaitsepolitsei), the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (Välisluureamet) and the Military Intelligence Centre (Luurekeskus). The article show the historical aspect of the Estonian special services and their location in the structure of state organs responsible for national security. In addition, the author presents a surveillance system on the activities of intelligence and counterintelligence services.