Governmental intelligence agencies are organizations within a government tasked with gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to support national security objectives. They often engage in activities such as collecting classified information, conducting surveillance, and providing assessments to policymakers.
Related terms
CIA (Central Intelligence Agency): The primary intelligence agency of the United States responsible for gathering and analyzing foreign intelligence.
NSA (National Security Agency): A U.S. intelligence agency responsible for collecting signals intelligence and protecting communication systems.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation): An investigative agency within the U.S. Department of Justice that handles domestic law enforcement and counterintelligence matters.
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