Soviet War Scare
Melvin shares his perspective on the genuine fear within the Soviet leadership during the 1983 war scare, emphasizing that they believed the U.S. might launch a first strike. He highlights the significance of clandestine sources and declassified documents that support this view, countering the notion that the scare was merely a fabrication. Additionally, he discusses the internal conflict at the CIA regarding the interpretation of these events, revealing the complexities of intelligence analysis during a tense period.In this clip
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Whistleblower at the CIA: An Interview with Melvin Goodman
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