Soviet Active Measures

Soviet Active Measures were tactics used by the Soviet Union during the Cold War to influence public opinion and sow discord in other countries. These strategies included propaganda, disinformation campaigns, and psychological operations designed to destabilize rival governments and reduce their credibility. They often involved spreading false information, promoting conspiracy theories, or supporting extremist groups to create confusion and division. The goal was to manipulate perceptions and advance Soviet interests without direct military confrontation, ultimately undermining the political stability of adversaries.