The Intelligence Community (IC)

The Intelligence Community (IC) is a group of government agencies responsible for gathering, analyzing, and sharing information related to national security and foreign threats. Its goal is to provide policymakers with accurate intelligence to make informed decisions about defense, diplomacy, and security. The IC includes organizations like the CIA, NSA, FBI, and DIA, each with specialized roles such as spying, signals intelligence, and counterintelligence. They work together to detect threats, understand global developments, and protect the country's interests while maintaining confidentiality and legal standards.