espionage
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The island’s internal espionage and counterintelligence apparatus includes some 100,000 officials and informants who spy on the population and monitor every street, workplace and university, García said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
As they vie for supremacy without tipping over into conflict, both sides are taking their espionage and counterintelligence efforts to new heights.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Congress long had forfeiture rules in place for members who engaged in espionage, treason or other national-security offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In a social media post, Germany's foreign ministry said they did not tolerate espionage in the country, "particularly not under the cover of diplomatic status."
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Hanging was the time-honored fate of convicted spies, but Church could not be executed by hanging or by any other means because Congress had not yet passed any laws about treason or espionage.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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