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Top 10 Most Powerful Intelligence Agencies of 2014
There are many Intelligence agencies operating in the world today. Their purpose is to ensure national security and prevent terrorism and security breaches. They are usually run by the government for the security issues of the country. However, sometimes these agencies operate independently of the government. We have made a a detailed list of the ten most powerful intelligence agencies of 2014. They are technologically very advanced and have superior manpower. They have made many important revelations which have been of advantage to their respective countries.
10. DGSE, France
DGSE is an abbreviation of Direction Générale De La Sécurité Extérieure. In English, this means General Board of External Security. This agency was formally formed in 1982 and operates under the Defense Ministry of French Government. Main motive of the agency is gathering foreign intelligence and protection of internal security. Organizational activities and operation details are not made public.
9. ASIS, Australia
ASIS stands for Australian Secret Intelligence Service. The agency was founded in 1952 and is supervised by a Director General. It is responsible for collecting foreign intelligence, undertaking counter-intelligence activities and cooperation with other intelligence agencies overseas. For more than twenty years, the existence of the agency was the best kept secret, even from its government. Its main purpose, as with most agencies, is to protect the country’s political and economic interests while ensuring safety for the people of Australia against national threats.
8. ISI, Pakistan
ISI stands for Inter-Services Intelligence and is the main intelligence agency for Pakistan. This has been ranked as the world’s best intelligence agency by the American Crime News. Major aim of the agency is to protect national interests, pay heed to matters of political and social interests and advise the military in taking appropriate steps. Safeguarding nation from domestic and foreign enemy attacks along with counter-terrorism steps also highlight the objectives. This agency has played vital and effective role during Kargil & Afghan Wars and Kashmir operation.
7. RAW, India
RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing and it was formed in 1968. It is headquartered in New Delhi. The agency collect intelligence and information about foreign government, organization and criminals, provide information to India policymakers and protect country from terrorism. It is also responsible for security of India’s nuclear program.
6. Mossad, Israel
Mossad is the national intelligence agency of Israel. It is one of the most powerful and top-secret intelligence agencies in the world. The organization was formed in 1949 and its main objectives are intelligence collection, covert operations, and counter-terrorism. Main focus of this organization is on Arab nations and organizations. Mossad has eight departments, each of them performing special duties that are not disclosed to public. It protects Israel from terrorist and criminal acts and work for peace and defense of the country.
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