What in the World

India’s spy agency: What do we know about RAW?

Sep 21, 2023
Guest
Hardeep Singh Nijjar
A Canadian citizen's murder allegedly involving Indian government agents has strained relations between India and Canada. This podcast explores India's spy agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), comparing it to global counterparts and its portrayal in popular culture. The founding of RAW in 1968 and its focus on Pakistan, China, and South Asia are discussed, along with its efforts to contain violent movements like the Sikh separatists and the Pakistan-Kokalistan movement. Recent protests in Nigeria are also mentioned.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
India's spy agency: RAW, its perception and portrayal in popular culture
02:03 • 3min
3
The Founding and Focus of India's Spy Agency
04:43 • 2min
4
India's spy agency and the Pakistan-Kokalistan movement
07:10 • 6min