Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India’s primary foreign intelligence agency, responsible for gathering information outside the country. Its role is to monitor potential threats, espionage activities, and geopolitical developments that could impact India’s security and interests. RAW collects intelligence discreetly through agents and covert operations, providing strategic advice to government leaders. It operates in a manner similar to other countries’ intelligence agencies, such as the CIA in the United States or MI6 in the United Kingdom, focusing on protecting national security through information gathering, analysis, and clandestine activities abroad.