Intelligence and Ideology
The discussion highlights the paradox of Russia's intelligence services evolving into political tools under Yeltsin, despite initial hopes for independence. As the ideological conflict waned post-1991, the motivation for aggressive foreign intelligence shifted towards revenge, driven by a narrative that the Soviet Union's collapse was not a natural demise but a betrayal. This transformation set the stage for the emergence of Putin and the enduring legacy of the intelligence apparatus.In this clip
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“Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East vs. West” – with Calder Walton
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