Program

From covert operations to information warfare, today’s global tensions increasingly play out in the shadows. In Age of Extremes: Spies, Lies and Power Games in the 21st Century, three writers of contemporary political and espionage fiction examine a world shaped by surveillance, disinformation and instability. Drawing on backgrounds in journalism, diplomacy and intelligence, they discuss how power operates behind closed doors, how truth is manipulated, and why fiction can sometimes reveal more than official accounts. This session examines the relationship between reality and invention, the narrative patterns behind modern crises, and the enduring appeal of spy and political thrillers as a way to make sense of a volatile world. A sharp, timely conversation about secrecy, influence and storytelling.