What is
the CIA
History
of the CIA:
Todays CIAWhat
We Do:
Overview
of CIAs organization:
How
information gets classified:
Different
kinds of intelligence:
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Some
good books
relating to CIA and
American intelligence:
CIA Publications
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What
is the CIA
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent agency, responsible
for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.
The Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) serves as the principal adviser
to the President and the National
Security Council (NSC) on all matters of foreign intelligence related
to national security. Both the Director and Deputy
Director of Central Intelligence are appointed by the President with
the advice and consent of the Senate.
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