10 Intelligence Agencies In The World

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23 March 2024

Intelligence agencies are instrumental in the functioning of governments around the globe

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Their roles span from safeguarding national security and executing covert operations to gathering information about foreign and domestic threats

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Here's a list of 10 intelligence agencies in the world

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is one of the most renowned intel agencies. It is responsible for gathering information for the US government

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The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), commonly known as MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), is the British intelligence agency

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Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India's intelligence agency. Its primary aim is to monitor the movement and activities of the neighbouring countries 

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Israel's Mossad has been part of some of the most daring undercover operations in the world

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Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistan's premier intelligence agency, involved in gathering information and supporting the country's national security efforts 

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Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is primarily focused on gathering intelligence overseas and conducting counterintelligence 

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Directorate General for External Security (DGES) is the external intelligence agency of France that operates under the direction of the French Ministry of Defense

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The Bundesnachrichtendienst is Germany's intelligence agency 

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Federal Security Service (FSB) is Russia's intelligence agency which is responsible for the internal security of the Russian state

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Ministry of State Security is the security agency of the People's Republic of China. Its aim is to ensure the security of the state

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