CIA

About CIA

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a United States government agency responsible for foreign intelligence gathering, analysis, and covert actions to support national security. It collects and analyzes information to inform U.S. policymakers and conducts clandestine operations when authorized. Headquartered in Langley, Virginia, the CIA works to protect national interests by providing critical intelligence reports, strategic assessments, and global country studies to decision-makers.