What role does luck play in Bond's life?

Is Bond, and other spies like him, simply a tool of his government?

Le Chiffre came to light in a concentration camp following World War II, and he does not know his own personal history. What role does this play in him becoming the man he is? Mathis calls Le Chiffre a "really evil man." Is this really the case?

Can either side in the case, the Soviets or the British, ever be objectively right and justified in their actions? Is Bond right and if so why?

Why does SMERSH allow Bond to live? What is the significance of the mark left on Bond's hand?

Does Bond truly love Vesper or does he just like the idea of a married life?

What does Vesper mean when she says "people are islands?" Does she really believe this...