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'''Espionage''' refers to the act of gathering information, generally using subversive [[mean]]s. A person who engages in espionage is called a [[spy]].

'''Espionage''' refers to the act of gathering information, generally using subversive means. A person who engages in espionage is called a [[spy]].

The word ''Espionage'' comes from the [[French]] word ''espionage'', meaning literally "to spy". However, it was the Americans and Russians who made the most historical use of espionage, during the [[Cold War]]. Almost all countries have used espionage, notably [[Israel]]<ref>http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/spyring.html</ref>, [[Germany]] during [[World War II]], and [[Great Britain]]. Espionage is much less talked about today, except for ''industrial espionage'', which is what happens when one company spies on another one. However, it has been alleged that [[Al Qaeda]] has planted spies in U.S. organizations, as well.

The word ''Espionage'' comes from the [[French]] word ''espionage'', meaning literally "to spy". However, it was the Americans and Soviets who made the most historical use of espionage, during the [[Cold War]]. Almost all countries have used espionage, notably [[Israel]]<ref>http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/spyring.html</ref>, Germany during World War II, and Britain. Espionage is much less talked about today, except for ''industrial espionage'', which is what happens when one company spies on another one, or a government spy agency tries to discover corporate secrets in another country.

 

Famous spies include [[Mata Hari]] and [[Alger Hiss]].

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