Is there such a thing as 'smaller states' when it comes to espionage? Recent activities of Egypt, Ethiopia intelligence services vs U.S. offer insights

The world of global espionage has traditionally been dominated by the big powers—Russia, China, the United States, France, and Britain. But a series of recent revelations are a reminder that the intelligence services of middle powers—particularly those of the so-called global south—are not only active in the West, but also likely expanding the scope and…