#134 John Gentry - Unpacking the Information War Against the U.S.
Shawn Ryan Show
Covert Manipulation: The 'Innocence Clubs' Strategy
In the early 1920s, the Soviet Union established sophisticated information operations aimed at undermining capitalist opponents. These operations were supported by intelligence services and national leaders, with a key figure being Villy Muntzenberg. He organized various groups, categorizing them by interests such as students, professors, and labor, to disguise the Soviet agenda. Under the guise of promoting legitimate concerns, these groups were recruited through deception to advocate for Soviet interests. Muntzenberg's term 'Innocence Clubs' referred to the naivety of those involved, manipulating individuals into supporting ideologies that aligned with Soviet goals. This strategy was proliferated globally through affiliated organizations, including the Communist International and its American counterpart, the Communist Party of the USA.
