Bureau of Intelligence and Research
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The Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) is an intelligence bureau in the United States Department of State tasked with providing all-source intelligence support to U.S. diplomats and analyzing information. Originally founded as the Research and Analysis Branch of the Office of Strategic Services (1942-1945), it was transferred to the Department of State at the end of World War II. The Bureau of Intelligence and Research is part of the U.S. Intelligence Community. The current number of employees and its budget are classified. The Bureau is headed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, currently Daniel B. Smith.