The Russian Federation: A Brief Intelligence Analysis
A fact unbeknownst to many, the Russian Federation has an intelligence community not lacking in resources or ability of staff. In fact, there are two prevalent intelligence organizations in Russia, both of which play a crucial role in intelligence for the country. The first one is the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (Benny, 2023). This organization is responsible for intelligence which concerns external threats and international relations. The organization was founded in 1991, with the intention of replacing the KGB following the fall of the Soviet Union. The organization's mission concerns international espionage being in favor of the Russian Federation and its alliances (Benny, 2023). The second organization, playing an essential role in internal affairs of Russia, is the Federal Security Service. This service was founded in 1995, and is responsible for investigations of violations of federal law, counterterrorism operations, border s...