ideological warfare, propaganda, Active Measures from "summary" of The World Was Going Our Way by Christopher Andrew
The Soviet Union's Cold War strategy included a wide range of tools to influence international opinion and weaken the West. These tools were collectively known as "active measures" and were implemented by the KGB and other Soviet agencies with the aim of promoting Soviet interests and undermining those of the United States and its allies. Active measures included a variety of tactics, such as spreading disinformation, funding sympathetic organizations, and manipulating foreign elections. One of the key objectives of these measures was to exploit ideological divisions within the West and create the impression of widespread support for Soviet policies. Propaganda played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's active measures. The KGB and other agencies used propaganda to shape public opinion both domestically and internationally. Soviet propaganda often portrayed the United States as an aggressive and imperialistic power, while positioning the Soviet Union as a champion of peace and social justice. Ideological warfare was another important component of the Soviet Union's active measures. The Soviet leadership saw the Cold War as a struggle between communism and capitalism, and they were determined to win the battle for hearts and minds around the world. To this end, the Soviet Union supported communist movements and revolutions in various countries, seeking to expand the influence of communism and weaken the position of the West.- The Soviet Union's active measures were a sophisticated and multifaceted strategy aimed at advancing Soviet interests on the global stage. By using propaganda, ideological warfare, and other tactics, the Soviet Union sought to shape international opinion in its favor and undermine the credibility of the United States and its allies.
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