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Thomas Rid on 'Active Measures,' Part 1

The Lawfare Podcast

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This chapter explores the concept of active measures, highlighting the 1979 siege of Mecca as a key example of Soviet manipulation of rumors. It examines how false information regarding American involvement increased violence and tensions, underlining the far-reaching effects of misinformation in global politics.

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