global reach, Soviet intelligence network from "summary" of The World Was Going Our Way by Christopher Andrew
The Soviet intelligence network possessed a global reach unrivaled by any other intelligence agency during the Cold War. This expansive network enabled the Soviets to collect a vast amount of information from around the world, giving them a significant advantage in understanding global events and shaping their foreign policy decisions. The KGB, in particular, played a crucial role in building and maintaining this intelligence network. Through a combination of human intelligence operations, technical surveillance, and signals intelligence, the KGB was able to gather information on a wide range of targets, including for...
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