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January 14, 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGabriel Marcella and William McIlhenny debate: Should the U.S. spy on its allies?
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Should the U.S. spy on its allies?

Yes: Gabriel Marcella; No: William McIlhenny


 

Leaders’ reactions to the revelations are really about domestic politics. Everybody spies, even on allies.

 Reading Time: 3 minutes[i]Should the U.S. spy on its allies? [b]Yes[/b][/i]

 

The revelations have hurt U.S. diplomatic and economic interests.

 Reading Time: 4 minutes[i]Should the U.S. spy on its allies? [b]No[/b][/i]


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