Espionage is a critical tool in today’s global power struggles, shaping national security and influencing geopolitical strategies. On this panel, experts from the field, authors, and academics will share insights into how intelligence agencies operate in a dangerous and contested environment, often undercover and in hostile territory. We’ll explore espionage’s role in diplomacy, the evolving technologies behind it, and the ethical complexities it presents. Additionally, we’ll explore the world of corporate espionage, and how businesses and financial firms are facing growing threats from state and non-state actors, with critical implications for global financial stability.