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Spy vs. Spy

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Jun 26, 2012
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How many intelligence -- okay honestly, spy -- agencies does a country really need?

Anywhere between eight and 17 and possibly more if you’re referring to China and the United States. The US, in fact, recently established its newest spy agency, which is specifically targeted at China, among others.

The newly created Defense Clandestine Service approved by…

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