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Understanding Siege Socialism w/ Gabriel Rockhill

Actually Existing Socialism

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The Misunderstanding of Soviet Leadership and Western Disinformation

This chapter explores Western misunderstandings of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death, emphasizing a 1953 CIA document that reveals the complexities of collective leadership. It also critiques how CIA disinformation shaped public views, impacting the Western left's understanding of socialism and imperialism.

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