Five Eyes Alliance

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Context

All members of Five Eyes Alliance have backed Canada’s allegations on the Indian Government regarding the killing of a Canadian Citizen.

It is an intelligence-sharing network comprising 5 English-speaking countries.
- USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
It was established in the aftermath of World War II, its roots trace back to the UKUSA Agreement signed in 1946, which aimed to facilitate cooperation in signals intelligence (SIGINT) among these nations.

Intelligence Sharing: The primary objective is to collect, analyse and share intelligence on global threats, including terrorism, cybercrime and other security challenges.
National Security Enhancement: By pooling resources and intelligence, the Five Eyes nations aim to bolster their national security capabilities and respond more effectively to emerging threats.
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT): FVEY focuses heavily on SIGINT, which involves intercepting and analysing electronic communications. This includes monitoring phone calls, emails, and internet activities.

Did You Know

● Beyond the core Five Eyes members, there are extended groups known as:

● Nine Eyes (adding Denmark, France, Netherlands and Norway)

● Fourteen Eyes (including Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Sweden), which enhance global surveillance capabilities.