"Every nation has secrets that it tries to keep hidden from other nations. It is the spys job to discover that information and use it to their advantage in international relations and warfare. Espionage has long been a part of military strategy as nations at war try to learn as much as possible about their adversaries, while keeping their own secrets hidden. Modern-day spies practice the trade of espionage and deception not only in war, but also in the realm of international relations. Nations can benefit from clandestinely obtaining foreign intelligence to try to get the upper hand in conflict resolution and international diplomacy. It takes a creative mind and an ability to think outside the box to come up with ways of stealing intelligence without getting caught"-- Provided by publisher.