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CIA book smugglers of the Cold War

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Literary Warfare: CIA vs. KGB

This chapter explores the covert role of literature in Cold War psychological operations, highlighting how the CIA's book smuggling efforts contrasted with the KGB's violent tactics. It emphasizes the often-overlooked impact of literary initiatives on ideological battles and examines the transition from print to digital propaganda methods.

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