BND is the intelligence agency of?

The correct answer is Germany.
The BND, which stands for Bundesnachrichtendienst (Federal Intelligence Service), is the foreign intelligence agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is one of the three main German intelligence services, operating under the control of the Chancellor's Office.

History and Origins:

The BND was established on April 1, 1956, during the Cold War. It was the direct successor to the Gehlen Organization, a group led by former military intelligence officer Reinhard Gehlen that had worked closely with the American CIA. During the Cold War, the BND was one of the most vital frontline intelligence services, as West Germany was the primary border between the Western Allies and the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact.

Mission and Responsibilities:

The BND's primary task is to gather intelligence on foreign countries that are relevant to Germany’s security and interests. Its main duties include:

• Foreign Espionage: Monitoring international political, economic, and military developments.


• Counter-Proliferation: Tracking the spread of weapons of mass destruction.


• Counter-Terrorism: Monitoring international militant groups.


• Cyber Intelligence: Detecting and analyzing digital threats originating from abroad.


• Early Warning: Providing the German government with early alerts regarding international crises.

HQ and Oversight:

In 2019, the BND completed a massive relocation from its original rural headquarters in Pullach to a new, state-of-the-art complex in the heart of Berlin. This complex is one of the largest intelligence headquarters in the world. As a civilian agency, the BND is strictly overseen by the Parliamentary Control Panel to ensure its operations comply with German law and civil liberties.