Inside Germany's BND
The Federal Intelligence Service
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During the Cold War, the BND, West Germany's intelligence agency, did its job very well, keeping a close eye on East Germany and the Soviet Union. It even influenced America's young CIA. But then came scandals, security leaks, and accusations. The BND was in big trouble. While it has begun to re-create itself, whether the BND can regenerate into a top-notch intelligence agency remains to be seen.