Double agents always get caught, a new model explains the clock.

A new economic model explains how double agents operate between rival intelligence agencies. It turns out these agents are always temporary, doomed by how information inevitably leaks.

This paper offers a theoretical explanation for why double agents are inherently unstable. It suggests that even with careful management, the act of being a double agent creates a self-destructive information loop. This means intelligence agencies might need to rethink how they use or counter such assets, knowing their shelf life is limited and predictable.