Espionage was only a small part of the Cold War conflict. Most of it was diplomatic and economic, and overtly conducted through proxy wars. While you might le

Espionage was only a small part of the Cold War conflict. Most of it was diplomatic and economic, and overtly conducted through proxy wars. While you might learn some new facts from newly declassified Cold War-era documents, most of the relevant issues are in the history books. Please don't change the goalposts. I'm responding to this: > What happens when intelligence agencies go to war with each other and don't tell the rest of us? I think the term you are looking for is "Cold War". The Cold War was not secret nor conducted without the consent of the publics of the two powers. Many activities were conducted in secret, but the bulk of the conflict was done overtly.