The FBI operates as a dual intelligence and law enforcement agency, driven by a mission to protect the U.S. from diverse global and domestic threats. Its activities are shaped by several "global drivers"—central forces like evolving technology, transnational crime networks, and international partnerships—that define how the Bureau adapts its strategies to meet 21st-century challenges Federal Bureau of Investigation (.gov) Key Strategic Drivers

. These drivers ensure the FBI can handle crimes that cross international borders, rather than just state or county lines. Federal Bureau of Investigation (.gov) FBI — Responding to Global Threats

The Bureau's operational framework is built on four core pillars: Process, Partnership, Brand, and Innovation