The Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) (ISO: Anusandhān Evam Viślēṣaṇ Skandh) is the foreign intelligence agency of India. The agency's primary function is gathering foreign intelligence, counter-terrorism, Counter-proliferation, advising Indian policymakers, and advancing India's foreign strategic interests. It is also involved in the security of India's nuclear programme. It is the foreign counterpart to the Central Intelligence Bureau, India's domestic intelligence agency.