It is in fact so wrong, I can't help but feel this is a bit? Like, I don't understand how you could keep this all consistent in your head. Without even going

It is in fact so wrong, I can't help but feel this is a bit? Like, I don't understand how you could keep this all consistent in your head. Without even going into history of the 20th century or even any facts whatsoever: why would, for example, the U.S. not do corollary acts of espionage and infiltration? Because of ethical principles? Or is the idea here that western nations are not as good at this as others?