
Spies, Communism and the Battle to Win the Cold War, with Scott Anderson
Intelligence Squared
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Intelligence in Transition: From WWII to the Cold War
This chapter explores the evolution of the U.S. intelligence apparatus from the end of World War II through the Hungarian Revolution, highlighting a shift from promoting democracy to undermining it. It focuses on Truman's early presidency, the challenges of the emerging Cold War, and the morally complex collaboration with ex-Nazi officials. Additionally, it critiques the failures of American intelligence operations amid the growing threat of Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe.
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