impact on modern geopolitics from "summary" of The World Was Going Our Way by Christopher Andrew
The impact of the KGB on modern geopolitics cannot be overstated. Through a combination of espionage, disinformation, and covert operations, the KGB was able to influence political events in ways that continue to shape the world today. One of the key ways in which the KGB exerted its influence was through the cultivation of agents of influence in key positions of power. These agents, often unwittingly, furthered the goals of the KGB by shaping public opinion and making decisions that were favorable to the Soviet Union. Another important aspect of the KGB's impact on modern geopolitics was its use of disinformation. By spreading false information through a variety of chann...
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