New Delhi: An online video has emerged in which a former CIA agent is seen talking about India’s intelligence services and foreign policy, while underlining its several core strengths.
In the video, Andrew Bustamante lauded India’s intelligence services, particularly RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) and IB (Intelligence Bureau), for their amazing work. Bustamante also commended India’s remarkable ability to balance its relationships with global powers, pointing out how the country is successfully increasing its GDP, consumption, and population at the same time. He also highlighted India’s stupendous economic growth rate and averred that these factors put India in a position to become a strong superpower in the future.
‘A stellar future’
In the video, Andrew Bustamante says: “India has two of the best intelligence services in the world, one of them is RAW, which is their foreign collection wing, and the other is their internal wing. I think they are so powerfully pragmatic that they have found a way to be America’s ally, China’s ally and Russia’s ally, while they are increasing their GDP, consumption and population, all three things that make for a stellar future.”
He adds, “India is doing everything right. Nobody really talks about them, except the US Press…they talk about them in a negative way…like we can’t rely on India…they don’t back us anymore. I say no: India is backing India, which is exactly how a country is supposed to operate.”
He has made interesting point about India. He seems an intelligent guy! pic.twitter.com/5YKd4GZahU
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 11, 2024
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju shared the video on social media platform X. Posting the video, he wrote, “He has made an interesting point about India. He seems an intelligent guy.”
Video evokes reaction
The video has garnered overwhelming reaction, with one user saying, “Indian intelligence wings no doubt are one of the best in this world. People who mock/criticize them don’t even know a bit about their success rates as they don’t show it off. Bharat is Bharat’s best friend.” Another user said, “World knows the potential and influence of Bharat more than our countrymen.”
Who is Andrew Bustamante?
Andrew Bustamante is a noted former CIA intelligence officer, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. During his tenure at the CIA, he specialised in secret operations, intelligence gathering, and counterintelligence, which gave him unique insights into global intelligence practices and geopolitics. After his CIA tenure, he founded “Everyday Espionage,” a company which offers training and consulting services in surveillance, counter-surveillance, and personal security.
His YouTube channel and podcast are very popular, and through them, he shares important insights on intelligence, security, and lifestyle design. He has a huge following on different social media platforms.
