Mikko Porvali

Mikko Porvali (b. 1980) is a Finnish police superintendent, author, and lawyer specializing in intelligence and security policy. His literary works include twelve nonfiction books and a historical novel trilogy. Porvali has also written screenplays for films, podcasts, and TV series.
Most of Porvali’s works deal with the history of intelligence and espionage, a subject he teaches and researches at the University of Jyväskylä. Porvali is a frequently cited expert on these topics in the media and an active participant in public discourse.
In particular, Porvali’s work focuses on relations between Finland and the Soviet Union, human intelligence, and counterintelligence.
In addition to his career in the police, Porvali has served in the Finnish Defense Forces, including as a peacekeeper in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, and holds the rank of major in the reserves.