We give U.S. leaders the intelligence they need to keep our country safe. As the world’s premier foreign intelligence agency, the work we do at CIA is vital to U.S. national security. We collect and analyze foreign intelligence and conduct covert action.

CIA is the nation's premier agency providing global intelligence in an ever-changing political, social, economic, technological, & military landscapes. Our mission is straightforward but critical: protect America's national security.

The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions.

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) handles all questions about the Agency. We read every letter and online message, directing comments to CIA officials and responding as appropriate. Before contacting CIA, be sure to check CIA.gov for the information you’re looking for.

We release millions of pages of documents to the public each year. These resources range from declassified publications and reports to basic references, intelligence studies, and world maps.

The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 265 world entities.

We are the Nation’s premier intelligence agency, shaped by our resilient past. Could you be part of our future? Let our legacy inspire you.

A lot happens at the CIA. Browse the latest updates and information about our Agency, including press releases, speeches, recent events, our Ask Molly column, and more.

The CIA Library, which is available to Agency personnel, was renovated in 2022 in response to feedback and the needs of CIA officers. The remodeled space was designed to highlight opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and creativity, while meeting the technological and logistical requirements of the current workforce.

People from all over the world share information with the CIA daily. If you have information you think might help us and our foreign intelligence collection mission, there are many ways to reach us.