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Central Intelligence Agency

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a United States government agency responsible for gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the globe. Established in 1947 under the National Security Act, its primary functions include counterterrorism, nonproliferation of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, providing timely analysis for policymakers, and preventing international organized crime and drug trafficking. The CIA, headquartered in Langley, Virginia, operates under the jurisdiction of the Director of National Intelligence and is renowned for its strict codes of secrecy and covert operations.