Raj Shamani's Figuring Out
Spy Life, Secret Missions, CIA, Double Agent & Indian Gov - Ex R&AW Officer | FO 273 Raj Shamani
02 Nov 2024
Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not seek to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. Order 'Escape to Nowhere' (in English) here: https://amzn.in/d/gPwyrIU Order 'TERROR IN ISLAMABAD' (in English) here: https://amzn.in/d/hDkzx0F Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu Order 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0 Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2J Subscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:- https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclips https://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts 📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (05:43) – How R&AW operates (08:43) – Key roles of R&AW (14:48) – Understanding spies (16:35) – Work distribution in R&AW (19:29) – Double agent: Ravindra Singh’s story (26:49) – R&AW's approach to double agents (28:33) – CIA's approach to double agents (33:09) – Building trust among R&AW officers (38:31) – Everyone has a price (39:43) – The highest price he paid (43:43) – Funding and budget limitations (44:14) – R&AW's recruitment process (46:21) – Qualities needed in agents (49:04) – Balancing friendship in operations (50:21) – Sacrifices made by R&AW agents (52:51) – Family life and responsibilities (57:51) – R&AW officer’s salary (59:15) – Amar Bhushan’s pre-R&AW life (1:01:39) – Misconceptions about R&AW (1:03:50) – Top intelligence agencies worldwide (1:04:54) – How ISI operates (1:06:32) – R&AW training process (1:07:29) – Beating surveillance tactics (1:10:34) – Life post-retirement (1:11:34) – The "k*lling culture" in R&AW (1:13:26) – Morality and ethics in intelligence (1:14:26) – Regret after missions (1:16:48) – Podcast conclusion (1:17:18) – Outro In the podcast, former R&AW officer Amar Bhushan shares an insider's perspective on India's intelligence agency. He discusses R&AW's mission to influence foreign governments, create instability, and support rebel groups, using Pakistan as a prime example. Amar Bhushan explains the intricate dynamics of trust within intelligence work, emphasizing that betrayal can have severe repercussions. As an atheist, he reflects on the moral complexities of the job, where loyalties can be manipulated. He addresses misconceptions about RAW, revealing that agents often lead ordinary lives without legal protections. Amar Bhushan outlines the sacrifices required, including the absence of work-life balance and personal relationships, and highlights the rigorous training agents undergo. He underscores the importance of a strong government to combat threats from foreign entities, including funding for separatist movements. Ultimately, Amar expresses no regrets about his choices, believing that actions taken for national security, even when morally ambiguous, are justified. Follow Amar Bhushan Here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmarBhushan9 To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎ Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/ Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamani Facebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamaniraj LinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/ #podcast #figuringout #rajshamani #spy #rawofficer #amarbhushan #agent
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