Soviet Active Measures and Disinformation: Overview and Assessment

Abstract : Lately there has been increased public attention regarding Soviet "disinformation" and "active measures." attempts by Moscow to influence political attitudes and public opinion in non-communist countries through deceptive and often covert means. Yet serious analysis has been limited. There has been a great deal of focus on Moscow's espionage endeavors, but this other facet of the Kremlin's intelligence operations has received far less scrutiny, either by the press or academics.