>I’ve seen some decent arguments that spies prevented the Cold War from becoming hot, because both sides thought they had good info on whether the other side wa

>I’ve seen some decent arguments that spies prevented the Cold War from becoming hot, because both sides thought they had good info on whether the other side was going to strike. From Dr. Strangelove: STRANGELOVE >Yes, but the... whole point of the doomsday machine... is lost... if you keep it a secret! Why didn't you tell the world, eh? DESADESKI >It was to be announced at the Party Congress on Monday. As you know, the Premier loves surprises.