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'''Espionage''' is the name for the practice of '''spying''' on others (whether [[state]]s or other entities) to gain information for economic, political or military advantage. Most countries routinely spy on their potential enemies, and also their allies, although they generally deny this. |
'''Espionage''' is the name for the practice of '''spying''' on others (whether [[state]]s or other entities) to gain information for economic, political or military advantage. Most countries routinely spy on their potential enemies, and also their allies, although they generally deny this. Espionage conducted for commercial purposes is called [[industrial espionage]]. |
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The [[cold war]] involved intense espionage activity between the [[United States of America]] and its allies and the [[Soviet Union]] and [[China]] and their allies, particulary related to [[nuclear weapon|nuclear weapons]] secrets. |
The [[cold war]] involved intense espionage activity between the [[United States of America]] and its allies and the [[Soviet Union]] and [[China]] and their allies, particulary related to [[nuclear weapon|nuclear weapons]] secrets. |
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Revision as of 01:04, 13 June 2002
Espionage is the name for the practice of spying on others (whether states or other entities) to gain information for economic, political or military advantage. Most countries routinely spy on their potential enemies, and also their allies, although they generally deny this. Espionage conducted for commercial purposes is called industrial espionage.
The cold war involved intense espionage activity between the United States of America and its allies and the Soviet Union and China and their allies, particulary related to nuclear weapons secrets.
Recently, espionage agencies have targeted the illegal drugs industry and terrorists.
Spies or alleged spies:
Espionage organizations: see Intelligence agencies, Special Operations Executive, CIA, KGB, Mossad, MI5, MI6
Espionage technology:
Fictional spies:
See also: