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The Art of Recruitment: How Russian Intelligence Agencies Acquire Agents
The world of espionage is a complex and intricate one, where intelligence agencies employ a variety of tactics to recruit and maintain their network of agents. One such tactic, commonly used by Russian intelligence agencies, is the exploitation of the human psyche through an acronym known as "MICE."
Money, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego
The "MICE" acronym stands for the four primary motivations that intelligence agencies leverage to acquire agents:
- Money: People are often driven by greed and the desire for financial gain. Individuals like Aldrich Ames, who had an expensive lifestyle, were easily swayed by the promise of monetary rewards.