the primary mission of the inr is to provide all-source intelligence to support u.s. diplomats. this is achieved through all-source analysis, intelligence policy and coordination, polling and media analysis, and conferences and workshops to integrate outside expertise. as the nexus of intelligence and foreign policy, it plays a key role in ensuring that intelligence activities are consistent with u.s. foreign policy, and that other components of the intelligence community (ic) understand the information and analysis needs of senior foreign policy decision makers. inr's portfolio is as broad and diverse as the secretary's global agenda. as a result, inr employs experts who understand current policy concerns as well as the historical context to provide input to policymakers and timely guidance to the ic.