You must be excited to know about Best intelligence agencies in the world 2022. The key role of an intelligence agency starts with national security. Let’s uncover Top 10 best intelligence agency in the world here.
Intelligence Agency of a country plays an important role in maintaining its national security. They are basically government agencies that are responsible for collecting, analyzing and using the information gathered for the purpose of law enforcement, maintaining national security and accomplishing foreign policy objectives. These agencies recruit the best personnel who can extract even the deeply buried information with their tricks. The intelligence agencies can be of two types- security intelligence that is related to domestic threats and foreign intelligence that involves collecting information relating to activities of foreign states. Check out a list of top 10 Intelligence Agencies in the world along with other details related to them from this article below.
How these Intelligence Agencies work?
There are so many ways in which these intelligence agencies can serve their national governments. One of their major work include counterintelligence which means providing Defence against the efforts of other national intelligence agencies. They can provide warning of impending crises beforehand and serve in national and international crisis management. They coordinate with the military operations (military intelligence) as well and help in national defence planning. Their major work also involves protection of sensitive information about their sources, activities and other state agencies.
How to become a part of Intelligence Agencies?
Different Intelligence Agencies in the world use different method of selection for recruiting individuals to their organization. Certain age limit, educational qualification, etc are set by different countries to select candidates for their intelligence agency. A set of tests are also conducted by these agencies to test the candidate physically, emotionally and intellectually. Let us understand this with the help of an example of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), an intelligence agency of India.
First of all, the aspirant should be a citizen of the country with no criminal background. It is mandatory for the aspiring candidate to hold a graduation degree from a reputed institute and should be fluent in any one foreign language. Age of the applicant should be under 56 years and should have an experience of 20 years of service. Drug addicts are not allowed to be a part of the RAW.
To become RAW agent, candidates need to clear the Group A Civil Services exam conducted by the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS). After clear all the stages of Civil Service Exam, the qualified candidates are allowed to appear for the RAW exam.
Top 11 Best Intelligence Agencies in the World 2022
Below presented is the list of the 10 Intelligence Agencies in the world 2022-2023 along with some basic information about them like their headquarters, year of establishment, etc. Check them out.
1. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), USA
Headquartered at Virginia, Founded in 1947
The CIA is primarily focused to provide intelligence for the President and Cabinet of the United States and it also plays a major role in maintaining dominance of USA over the world. CIA has no law enforcement function and works primarily on overseas intelligence gathering, with very little domestic intelligence gathering. CIA played a major role in establishing intelligence services in several allied countries, like Germany’s BND and has also provided support to many foreign political groups and governments.
2. Mossad
Headquartered at Tel Aviv, Israel, Founded in 1949
Being one of the most powerful intelligence agencies in the world, Mossad belongs to Israel. The agency is responsible for secret operations, intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, and counter-terrorism. The estimated employees of this agency is 7000. They have successfully covered a number of undercover operations against opponents of Israel .
3. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India
Headquartered at New Delhi, Founded in 1968
The Research and Analysis Wing of India came into existence after the Sino-Indian war of 1962 and the India-Pakistan war of 1965. There were some holes found in the intelligence gathered by the Intelligence Bureau after these wars and the time was felt for an agency that could protect India before it went to war or hit by an attack. Primary task of RAW is to monitor the movement and activities of the neighboring countries.
4. Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), Australia
Headquartered at Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Founded in 1952
Founded originally in 1952, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, also called as ASIS, was able to hide its identity from the Australian government. After coming into spotlight, it was examined by the Royal Commission three times for its operations in the year 1974 and 1983 and in 1994. It is now a government intelligence agency responsible for collection of foreign intelligence, undertake counter-intelligence activities and cooperate with other intelligence agencies of the world.
5.Military Intelligence, Section 6 (MI6), UK
Headquartered at London, Founded in 1909
MI6 is considered as one of the oldest intelligence agencies that was founded back in the year 1569 by Sir Francis Walsingham. When he became the secretary of state to Queen Elizabeth I, Military Intelligence, Section 6 was established in its present form in 1909 by Commander (later Sir) Mansfield Cumming. It was constituted as part of Britain’s attempt to coordinate intelligence activities before the occurrence of World War I. MI6 works in close coordination with agencies like the CIA and helps them with their missions.
6.Ministry of State Security (MSS), China
Headquartered at Beijing, Founded in 1983
Also known as Guoanbu, the MSS is considered as one of the most secretive intelligence organizations in the world. The organization is responsible for counterintelligence, foreign intelligence and maintaining political security in the People’s Republic of China. The MSS was preceded by the Central Investigation Department (CID), which was China’s primary civilian intelligence organization from 1955 to 1983. It was established by the merger of the Central Investigation Department and the counterintelligence elements of the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China.
7. Directorate General for External Security (DGSE), France
Headquartered at Paris, Founded in 1982
Direction générale de la sécurité extérieure (French) or Directorate General for External Security (English) is the external intelligence agency of France that operates under the direction of the French Ministry of Armed Forces. The DGSE works alongside its domestic counterpart, the DGSI (General Directorate for Internal Security) and helps in maintaining the national security of France through means of gathering intelligence and conducting paramilitary and counterintelligence operations abroad.
8. Federal Intelligence Service- Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany
Headquartered at Berlin, Founded in 1956
The Federal Intelligence Service (Bundesnachrichtendienst in German) is the foreign intelligence agency of Germany and is the world’s largest intelligence headquarters. With main headquarter at Berlin, it has a total of 300 locations in Germany and foreign countries. It collects and evaluates information on a variety of areas such as international terrorism, WMD proliferation and illegal transfer of technology, etc. The BND directly subordinate to the Germany Chancellor’s Office.
9. Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Pakistan
Headquartered at Aabpara, Islamabad, Pakistan, Formed in 1948
Being a leading intelligence agency of Pakistan, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is responsible to gather, process, and analyze information linked for national security. It was founded on January 1, 1948 and is headquartered at Aabpara, Islamabad, Pakistan. Both members of of the armed forces and civilian are permitted to join Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Pakistan.
10. Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB RF), Russia
Headquartered at Lubyanka Square, Founded in 1995
The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation preceded the Soviet Union’s KGB, its main security agency from 1954 to 1991. Its main responsibilities are within the country only and include surveillance, counter-intelligence, internal security, border security, counter-terrorism. In 2011, the FSB prevented 94 “crimes of a terrorist nature”, including eight terrorist attacks.
11. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Canada
Headquartered at Ottawa, Founded in 1984
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service or CSIS works on national security issues and situations that threaten the security of the nation and reports directly to the Minister of Public Safety. CSIS is one of several federal departments that has been granted a heraldic badge. The CSIS works closely with the intelligence agencies of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand (an alliance called as Five Eyes or FVEY).
We have tried to list top 10 intelligence agencies of the world 2022-2023 with some basic information. Hope, it gave you an overall idea about best intelligence agencies in the world and how they work.
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Hamossad is the best…the cia is not 50% from the mossad
SERIOUSLY,
> C.I.A FUNDED & TRAINED AL QAEDA, TALIBAN, I.S.I.S AND MANY MORE FOR PROXY WAR AGAINST RUSSIA . NOW FAIL IN AFGHANISTAN 2021.
> I.S.I IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 26/11 , PARLIAMENT, RED FORT , 1993 ,2006 BOMBAY BOMBINGS AND MANY MORE
> R&AW FAIL IN PROVIDING INTELLIGENCE ON PARLIAMENT, 26/11 , URI , PULWAMA & BOMBAY 2006 , 1993 BOMBING ,
> MOSSAD, DURING 26/11 TERRORISTS CAPUTURE JEWS IN NARIMAN HOUSE OF MUMBAI,MOSSAD FAIL IN GETTING INTELLIGENCE AND TO RESUSE THEM
HOW THESE ARE EVEN IN THE LIST
ISI fanboys are getting mad. There were numerous attacks in Pakistan for which ISI failed to provide intelligence. How can you forgot 1971? ISI failed to provide intelligence about Mukti-Bahini. Pakistan lost half of its country due to this failure.
USSR lost soviet-Afghan war due to tarrain of Afghanistan and supply of latest weaponry from the US. Raw and Mossad have done fairly well in securing their respective countries even after having hostile neighbours.
oh bhai isi to thi hi nhi 1971 me research to kia kr
ISI founded in 1 January 1948 👈
Colonel you said USSR lost due to terrain of Afghanistan and supply of latest weaponry from the US,RAW and MOSSAD have done fairly well in securing their respective countries even after having hostile neighbours.
But when reporter asked Joe biden”Why we are not succeeding in Afghanistan”.Biden said,”One word,Pakistan”.
Another word Betrayal
So what according to you should be in the list my dear? Maybe you can suggest pls..
Pakistan intelligence agency is the no 1 agency in the world ISI
right
seriously 🤣🤣🤣
Right
IsI is the best ond the toppest secret agency in the world. It is bitter reality.therefore, every should accept it
Neither India or Pakistan make it onto the top 10. Australia should not be in there either.
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You are wrong no 1 agency of the world is ISI of Pakistan 💪💪😡😡😡😡
Our pride ISI
I did rather join Mossad,I somehow like their work viva!! Hail!! Mossad
Kelsey, for what I do know, more than the average Joe I would say in my opinion that Mossad pound for pound is the superior intelligence agency. It must be kept in mind that throughout Israel’s existence 1947 to present Isreal has and is bordered by enimies on all sides.
Many people overlook the importance of Shin Beit (“Shabak”), and Shin Beit likes it that way. I thought it would be listed here, appropriately independent from the Mossad. Shin Beit officers, working with YAMAM & Dovduvan, are some of the scariest people I’ve ever known.
Mossad is like a nuclear weapon. CIA is like a ballistic missile. All other agencies are like short guns.
ISI is my dream I love isi. And All of u know better who is no 1 agency 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰😘😘😘😘
I love isi
Isi 1 🇵🇰💪🇵🇰💪
Do not give numbering as your expectations just lookup the work we are on number 1 i am not saying this as a Pakistani i am saying this on progress we will surprise everyone because our tea is fantastic !!
yes you are right.
Food for thought
I agree. A topic of this depth cannot be catagorized using a numeric system. Choosing best of all agencies to group them would in no doubt be a hard act to follow. I’m careful in saying this and as well Putin should be extra careful. You could become another Alexander Nagilvny. Nothing is out of the question. Thinking further, such an outcome would be perfectly fitting
Yes that’s why Osama Bin Laden lived in Pakistan for 5 years and the so called no. 1 agency could not find him.
Either Pakistan supported Osama Bin Laden or their Intelligence agency failed
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MOSSAD IS FIRST
Mossad is certainly in a class of their own in being dis- positioned requiring special consistent alertness to Israel’s borders being surrounded by enimies. Back through history it is not uncommon to hear about a situation heavily outnumbered yet victory was the norm
ISI fooled CIA in Afghanistan. Foiled every outside attack in Pakistan including Balochistan movement, Sindh movement.
Even MOSSAD and RAW together couldn’t come closer to halt Pakistan’s nuclear ambitions. Both failed to halt Pakistan from becoming a nuclear state.
Only ISI number 1.
Love you isi Number 1
I proud of raw
Nothing wrong in relaying a personal opinion
I read all comments. In the comment box all types of people is available here for emphasize and promote our nation but no one is here for promote our India till but now I’m here for emphasize our India and their Intelligence agency RAW because I’m interested to join RAW and serve our nation with dignity and respect because it’s my responsibility.. Thanku Jai hind ❤️😎
Good idea
I like to join the r a w
Don’t mis interpret what you hear as taking opinions personally. We all have our own views. I’m not hear to undermine any other intelligence agency. In my case I know little of Indians intelligence agencies, so I cannot rightfully speak of them obviously. To think that this is an indication of undermining any agency is completely absurd.
I love ISI
Totaly wrong information…..because ISI is most powerful egency in world…🇵🇰🇵🇰👍👍
There is no such Organisations in the world who ranks Intelligence agencies. and the article you see in the Google is basically according to the server of the country
Do you want to evaluate ISI performance just read the event of Kabul fall on 11th September 2021 where ISI had been in action against atleast 27 intelligences of the world and of course ISI won.
We love ISI 🥳🥳🥳🥳🤩😍🥰🤫
INTER SERVES INTELLIGENCE is the No1 in the world.
Love and Respect for ISI
I love ISI . Top one agency in the world 💓❣️💕❤️💝
I love ISI ❤️ 1st agency in the world’s
I Love Isi Is No One in World .
Yes it is no one but sadly In your dreams bro
Uth jao bhai morning ho gae 😂
This list is compiled by an Indian. ISI is father of all agencies everbody knows it.
Yes dear your 200% right.
I love ISI.
I agreed to you 1000p%
I love inter service intelligence pakistan army
Its my childhood dream
Isi is the top agency in the world
yes ISI is no one all over the world.
Ppl pls accept this as intended. When u have most of Indian pop putting Indian intelligence on pedestal, this could be interpreted as comments coming from individuals that have made up their mind maybe too easily as I see a form of tunnel vision. If so other options and info is being discarded with no thought. As a result of this tunnel vision along comes the absence of looking at other I.A. U r not being fair to yourself
yes why not but not everybody only Pakistani knows it
You must be proud that isi is in top ten atlist ….hahahaha
Otherwise you don’t deserve that only
Not only in intelligence you were last in every field and every sector
You can only no one in terrorism thats it
U cant understande the working and perfomance of intelligence agencies.
U need some more knowlege about intelligence .let check the US crime news report about INL agencies.
ISI NO:1IN THE WORLD
ISI is the top and no. 1 agency all over the world
ISI is currently number 1 intelligence agency in the world
I think this chart written by indian
exactly. May be, he didn’t know who defeated the superpower in Afghanistan.
Wrong Analysis. At the top position, there is ISI. You can search on other sites
Very nice analysis
Thank you so much for your precious feedback, it means a lot to us.
But isi is no one in the world CIA is in no 3 raw is in no 6