The secret service is the most powerful organization for any people and country. Intelligence agencies are a really complex network, so it is impossible to trace and figure out what they are actually doing. Thus, it is very difficult to list the top ten intelligence services in the world.
But still we collected some data, and here it is - top 10 best intelligence agencies operating in the world... They carry out very strange operations, make decisions that are incomprehensible to most people, but serve for the security and prosperity of the country. We have compiled a list of the best from hundreds of intelligence agencies. Let's take a look at their unique characteristics. You might be interested in the article 10 largest armies in the world.
10. Australian Security and Intelligence Service (ASIS - Australia)
The Australian Security Intelligence Service is the official Australian government agency responsible for collecting intelligence from foreign countries.... It was established in 1952 by the current leader Nick Warner. Most interestingly, the service has been a secret for the Australian government for over 20 years.
You can easily imagine the strength of the organization. The service's primary interests span Asia and the Pacific, with agents scattered around the world to collect and store records that protect the country's economy and politics. The approximate budget of ASBR is $ 162 million.
9. Intelligence Community of India (RAW - India)
India's Intelligence Community is the ninth foreign intelligence organization in the ranking. It was formed in 1968 after two armed clashes. The first occurred in 1962 during the Sino-Indian War and in 1965 after the Indo-Pakistani War.
After two defeats, the Indians realized that they needed to have a strong external organization that would protect India's interests outside of India, with the goal of anticipating martial law at an early stage. Previously, the Indian Intelligence Community was responsible for internal and external affairs. It is worth noting that India is included in the ranking of 10 emerging economies.
8. Directorate General for External Security (DGSE - France)
The Directorate General of Foreign Security of France is actively involved in the creation of intelligence operations, the protection of national security abroad. The service was formed in 1982 and its main task is to obtain records and collect intelligence information from various sources to help the country in the military-strategic situation. In the organisation DGSE employs more than 5,000 people under the leadership of Erar Korben de Mangu.
7. United States Intelligence Community (CIA - America)
The CIA is the largest forward intelligence agency responsible for collecting data and information from other countries that could influence US policy... The head of the CIA is John Brennan (previously this post was occupied by Leon Panetta), the service was formed in 1947. Its main task at the moment is the fight against terrorism.
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the goal is to take over the leaders of al-Qaeda and weaken the organization. The CIA and the US Army have completely failed their counterterrorism mission, not a single al-Qaeda leader has been caught in 9 years of hard work. But they did little good in killing al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in May 2012 in Pakistan, where he was hiding. With a high budget and the most advanced technology, the CIA failed very much.
6. Federal Intelligence Service (BND - Germany)
BND is the German foreign intelligence service and the official government security agency that operates as an early warning system for the corruption of the German government... To protect the interests of Germany, the organization monitors international relations and is engaged in wiretapping of conversations through online calls.
The service collects and analyzes data, evaluates information in order to prepare a report for officials. As a foreign intelligence agency, BND covers both military and civilian services with over 6,000 employees. Germany is among the 12 countries that hate the United States.
5. Ministry of State Security of the People's Republic of China (MSS - China)
The Ministry of State Security is the largest and most active Chinese intelligence agency. Headquartered in Beijing, the organization covers the control of international and political affairs, enforcing strict policies against foreign agents and spies. One of the main missions MSS is a collection of information from various countries.
It is said that many agents MSS work in the USA, Canada and Australia, most of them have worked as big businessmen, bankers, scientists and journalists. This indeed demonstrates the wide range of missions of the great Chinese intelligence.
4. Department of Intelligence and Special Missions (Mossad - Israel)
The Mossad is responsible for gathering intelligence for Israel. It is one of the most successful intelligence services in the world, takes an active part in covert operations and paramilitary activities. Purchase of MIG-21 in 1967 and theft of plans "Mirage 5»Also the merit of this agency.
The Mossad helps the United States support Solidarity. The service was founded in 1949 and has approximately 1200 employees. Until 2011, the Mossad was headed by Meir Dagan, currently, Tamir Pardo is in charge.
3. Secret Intelligence Service (MI-6 - Great Britain)
British MI6 is also an effective intelligence service. A bit like the CIA in America. It has good technical equipment, MI-6 can be considered the best intelligence in the world. They say they can access any confidential information and documents in order to change any details for their own purposes. How successful it is is not yet known.
2. Pakistani Inter-Agency Intelligence (ISI - Pakistan)
Long successful track record of renowned intelligence ISI... Inter-agency intelligence was formed in 1948, just a year after Pakistan's independence, with the aim of strengthening the effectiveness of the young country. Success in achieving its goal, without leading to large interventions, is unmatched, no one can compete with the high professionalism of the best intelligence in the world.
In history ISI there were absolutely no double agents, and this is one of the main reasons to consider her one of the best intelligence services. It is one of the least funded intelligence agencies of the ten, and has 10,000 really good agents working all over the world.
1. Federal Security Service (FSB - Russia)
The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (formerly the KGB) is the main internal security organization in the country. All law enforcement agencies and institutions work on orders from the FSB. The service is responsible for the internal and external security of the Russian state. She is involved in counterintelligence, border security, counter-terrorism and surveillance. The organization fights against organized crime and drug trafficking within the state.
According to classified information, it has over 350,000 employees working at home and abroad. The FSB became the leader in the world of intelligence services thanks to the incredible "operation to annex Crimea", as well as the eradication of underground gangs in the Russian Caucasus. Check out the article 10 Interesting Facts About Russia.
