subversion, espionage, sabotage, disinformation from "summary" of The World Was Going Our Way by Christopher Andrew
The KGB saw itself as the vanguard of the international proletariat in the struggle against what it called the "main enemy" - the United States and the capitalist West. In the KGB's eyes, subversion was the most potent weapon in this struggle, aiming to weaken the enemy from within by exploiting internal contradictions. Espionage was another vital tool for the KGB, gathering intelligence on the enemy's intentions, capabilities, and vulnerabilities. Sabotage was used to disrupt the enemy's operations, infrastructure, and morale, creating confusion and chaos. Disinformation was perhaps the most insidious tactic employed by the KGB, spreading false or misleading information to deceive and manipulate the enemy. The KGB's active measures department was responsible for orchestrating disinformation campaigns on a global scale, using a network of agents, front organizations, and controlled media outlets to plant and propagate false narratives. These narratives sought to sow division, undermine trust, and advance the Soviet agenda by any means necessary. The KGB's mastery of s...
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