Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare
Thomas Rid provides a comprehensive account of organized deception, tracing the evolution of political warfare from the early twentieth century to the digital age. He explores how intelligence agencies have long used forgeries, leaks, and front organizations to erode trust and manipulate public opinion. By examining operations from the Cold War through the 2016 election, the author demonstrates t…
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