Most Active Intelligence Agencies in the World

Intelligence has never played a more prominent role in international politics than it does now at the opening of the twenty-first century. National intelligence services are larger than ever and play a more public role than ever before in the policy making process of important states and their role evolves constantly along with the character of international relations.

Access to information on the intelligence services has become more open since the early 1990′s. In the last decade, terrorist attacks and wars have placed intelligence in the spotlight. So here I have compiled a list of some of the most famous and active intelligence agencies in the world.

CIA (America)

On 50th anniversary of CIA, President Clinton said ”By necessity, the American people will never know the full story of your courage. Indeed, no one knows that what CIA really does”.

RAW (India)

An effective instrument of India’s national power, Research and Analysis Wing has been always in limelight due to its relation with KGB and MOSSAD. Aggressive intelligence is its primary weapon to destabilize the target country.

ASIS (Australia)

Mission is, to obtain and report information on the Southwest Pacific area. They have taken the enemy by sabotage and destruction of morale. Render aid and assistance to locale efforts in enemy occupied territories. Step ahead for the war against terror.

ISI (Pakistan)

Established in 1950 for safeguarding Pakistan’s interest, monitoring opposition politician and sustaining military rule in Pakistan, ISI is one of the very well organized intelligence agencies in world. Apart from its outstanding structure it is controversial too and once it was termed as state within a state due to its cross-purpose policies.

BND (Germany)

A lengthy track record of success by crafts of intelligence played in national and international politics. With specific means available solely to it, the BND collects secret information which can’t be obtained otherwise.

DGSE (France)

One of the most extensive technological spy network ever uncovered in Europe and the United States. It is said that the agents of DGSE are not only resourceful but also the coolest cats around.

MSS (China)

It is a foreign as well as domestic intelligence agency of China. Its mission is to ensure the security of the state through effective measures against enemy agents, spies and counter-revolutionary activities.

MI6 (United Kingdom)

If you like watching Hollywood movies then you must know James Bond and his fondness of sophisticated guns, beautiful babes and Smirnoff. This British spy agency is popular for its notorious and daredevil agents with a clear understanding of what they are expected to achieve.

KGB (Russia)

One of the most dreaded player in the game of spying. It lives on the principle of “It is not sufficient to know, it is necessary to react”. Their operations are preserved in number of novels, especially their game of cat and mouse with western spies.

Mossad (Israel)

Mossad is famous for their secret action and acute aim. It is also famous for its revengeful nature