A Glance at Intelligence Agencies Around the Globe

Below is a brief overview of some of the most important intelligence agencies worldwide:

A Deep Dive into R&AW (Research and Analysis Wing), India

• R&AW came into existence on 21 September 1968.
• The agency is headquartered in the capital city, New Delhi.
• It was formed in the aftermath of the Sino-Indian War's intelligence failures, leading the Indian government to establish a dedicated, independent agency for foreign intelligence gathering.
• Before R&AW, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) was the sole body responsible for both internal and external intelligence.
• The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) directly controls the agency.
• The primary objective of the agency was to conduct intelligence gathering in West & East Pakistan and in China.
• It also aimed to curtail the supply of weapons from western countries to Pakistan.

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An Overview of CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), USA

• The CIA was established by the National Security Act of 1947. It operates as an independent agency under the National Security Council.
• Mission –  The agency's primary goal is to gather and evaluate intelligence related to national security and facilitate its appropriate dissemination within the government.
• The CIA's headquarters are located in Virginia, United States.

Insights into Mossad, Israel

• The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, known as Mossad, is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
• Mossad was established on December 13, 1949.

A Look at ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), Pakistan

• ISI was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has made a significant impact on a range of issues, including regional politics, international relations, guerilla warfare, and sub-conventional mechanisms, such as instigating uprisings and armed rebellions.
• The ISI also plays a role in countering terrorism within and outside Pakistan.
• Controlled and led by the Pakistan Army, the ISI has a significant influence on most matters concerning the country, whether domestic or international.

A Glimpse at MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service), United Kingdom

• The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), commonly known as MI6, was established in 1909 as the Foreign Section of the Secret Service Bur