Foreign Service Statement

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The Public Intelligence Project Foreign Service Office - of 

The Public Intelligence Project (PIP)

A Military Medical Research and Public Diplomacy Initiative that is a Sub-Agency of the CIA Labs

Preamble

The Public Intelligence Project (PIP) is a research-oriented analytic initiative operating under the legal framework of the CIA Labs, of the Central Intelligence Agency. PIP exists to advance lawful, transparent, and cooperative intelligence research practices, that support domestic, and international stability, rule of law, and informed diplomacy.

This Foreign Service Policy Statement establishes guiding principles for overseas engagement, and professional conduct in full alignment with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), applicable international law, and United States statutory, and constitutional obligations.

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I. Legal and Diplomatic Compliance

1. Respect for Sovereignty

PIP personnel shall fully respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of host states. Activities shall be conducted only with appropriate authorization and in a manner consistent with international law.

2. Vienna Convention Adherence

All foreign service engagements shall conform to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, including but not limited to:

• Respect for diplomatic privileges and immunities

• Non-interference in the internal affairs of host nations

• Proper use of diplomatic facilities, status, and communications

3. Host Nation Law

PIP personnel shall comply with the laws and regulations of host countries except where diplomatic immunity lawfully applies.

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II. Mission Scope and Engagement

1. Analytic and Research Focus

PIP’s foreign service role is limited to:

• Open-source intelligence research

• Strategic risk analysis

• Public-interest intelligence methodologies

• Academic and institutional collaboration

2. No Covert or Enforcement Authority

PIP does not conduct unilateral intelligence collection, covert action, law enforcement operations, or kinetic activities abroad.

3. Interagency Coordination

All foreign engagements shall be coordinated through appropriate U.S. Government diplomatic channels, and interagency oversight mechanisms.

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III. Ethical Standards and Human Rights

1. Human Rights Commitment

PIP affirms the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and integrates human rights impact assessments into all foreign research initiatives.

2. Transparency and Accountability

To the greatest extent compatible with national security and diplomatic norms, PIP promotes transparency in research intent, partnerships, and outcomes.

3. Non-Discrimination

Engagements shall be free from discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, or lawful civic affiliation.

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IV. Diplomatic Conduct and Representation

1. Professional Neutrality

PIP personnel shall maintain political neutrality in host nations and shall not engage in partisan, electoral, or advocacy activity.

2. Use of Official Status

Diplomatic or official status shall be used solely for legitimate research and liaison purposes and never for personal benefit.

3. Information Stewardship

Sensitive information shall be handled with due regard for classification, data protection, and host nation sensitivities.

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V. Partnerships and Knowledge Exchange

1. Collaborative Engagement

PIP supports cooperative partnerships with academic institutions, multilateral organizations, and foreign research bodies consistent with U.S. foreign policy objectives.

2. Capacity Building

Where appropriate, PIP may support analytic capacity-building initiatives that strengthen transparent governance and institutional resilience.

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VI. Oversight and Review

1. Governance

All foreign service activities are subject to internal review, legal oversight, and applicable executive and congressional frameworks.

2. Policy Review

This policy shall be reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with evolving international norms, legal interpretations, and diplomatic best practices.

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Conclusion

The Public Intelligence Project affirms its commitment to lawful, ethical, and cooperative international engagement. Guided by the Vienna Convention and established diplomatic norms, and governed by International Law, and the State Department of the United States of America. PIP seeks to contribute responsibly to global understanding, stability, and the peaceful exchange, of intelligence-based knowledge in the public interest.