”Department of State” (på engelska). United States Government Manual. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=. Läst 28 december 2021. ”he primary mission of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) is to harness intelligence to serve U.S. diplomacy. Drawing on all-source intelligence, INR provides value-added independent analysis of events to Department policymakers, ensures that intelligence activities support foreign policy and national security purposes, and serves as the focal point in the Department for ensuring policy review of sensitive counterintelligence and law enforcement activities. The Bureau also analyzes geographical and international boundary issues. INR is a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and serves as the Community’s Executive Agent for Analytical Outreach.”
