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It was probably so much easier (and still is) to integrate as a spy in the U.S. than the other way around.
by asdff 3y ago
It was probably so much easier (and still is) to integrate as a spy in the U.S. than the other way around.
- takinola 3y agoMy understanding is spies are mostly compromised nationals as opposed to foreigners trying to blend in.
- sgjohnson 3y agoYes, but you still need local handlers for them, and they would be “foreigners trying to blend in”
- takinola 3y agoHandlers don't need to blend it nearly as much. They just need a plausible reason to be in the vicinity of their assets. A lot of diplomatic staff are spy handlers. Also, businessmen, military attaches, etc. Every country has some contact with foreigners. Any of those foreigners can be handlers.
- ivan_gammel 3y agoDragon Ladies flew over Soviet Union from 1955 until 1960, when Powers was shot down near Sverdlovsk, i.e. a bit farther to the north from interesting locations. Those spy planes could make a photo of the sites.
- barrkel 3y agoThe more common scenario AIUI for spying is turning someone already in place, either because they have sympathies with your side, or because you have leverage on them - and probably a mix of both. It's a pretty cynical game.