James Santel

James Santel is a writer in Washington, D.C. He served in the Justice Department during the Obama Administration.

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  1. How Spying Helped Erode American Trust

    Espionage has always been with us, but its rapid growth over the past century raises questions about who we are.

    James Santel
    Illustration of a camera shutter revealing three portrayals of American spies throughout history
    Illustration by Jonelle Afurong / The Atlantic. Sources: vchal / Getty; AFP / Getty; Design Pics Editorial / Getty; Bettmann / Getty.