Comment Re:Problem? (Score 2) 170
Spying on foreign countries is feasible when there is an immediate threat.
Observing is essential to identify threats in the first place. Naively sitting and assuming that without an express threat sent to you in a pretty envelope, wrapped with a blue ribbon, all is good a fine means you'll quickly become a footnote in history. That's the sort of juvenile, childish assumption that just doesn't work in reality on any level.
Observing is essential to deescalate conflict early and maintain good relations.
Lack of response to a potential conflict means the other party may assume in return there really is no conflict and make the situation worse - until you finally wake up to a far worse problem than if you had paid close attention all along.
Observing and paying close attention is just as important with friendly nations as hostile ones.