India’s RAW Biggest Success: Untold Intelligence Operations That Changed South Asia and Strengthened National Security
India’s RAW Greatest Triumphs: A Deep Exploration of the Agency That Changed History The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India’s premier external intelligence agency, established to protect the nation’s security beyond its borders. Founded in 1968, its work has reshaped geopolitical outcomes in South Asia and beyond, often without public acknowledgement. This blog explores RAW’s most influential successes in a comprehensive way — covering historical milestones, covert operations, strategic impact, and their enduring legacy. 1. The Birth of RAW — Why India Needed a Foreign Intelligence Powerhouse Before RAW’s formation in 1968, India lacked a dedicated external intelligence apparatus. The intelligence shortcomings revealed by the 1962 war with China and the 1965 conflict with Pakistan highlighted the need for a focused foreign intelligence service. At the initiative of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Rameshwar Nath Kao was appointed as RAW’s first Chief and tasked with building the ...