How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on countries for decades

Re:How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on c... by adrianN on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @06:03AM (#22307810)

You could argue that uncertainty reduces the risk of war because you're only starting wars where you're reasonably certain that you can win. Uncertainty about your adversary's capabilities then prevents war.

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Re:How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on c... by TeMPOraL on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @12:46PM (#22310885)

Too much uncertainty can also risk war. It all depends on what you're uncertain about.

MAD doctrine is based on both sides being reasonably sure neither can get away with a first strike. There is interest in having that fact independently verifiable; spying is both providing that verification and serving as an incentive against overstating your actual capabilities.

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