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What was the KGB?

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The Shadows of Espionage: KGB's Legacy

This chapter explores the profound consequences of espionage, focusing on figures like Aldrich Ames and John Anthony Walker Jr., who jeopardized national security for personal gain. It examines the KGB's tactics during the Cold War, their manipulation of American individuals, and chilling assassinations that shaped history. The discussion also connects the past to present-day political influences and ongoing threats, leaving listeners with insight into the persistence of espionage in modern times.

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