Posted on Feb 5, 2021
Russia and the West: A century of subversion and suspicion
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The claim that the Kremlin sought to influence America's presidential election is only the latest chapter in a much longer story of mistrust between Russia and the West.
Espionage - the stealing of secrets - is a well-trodden path for both sides, but far more sensitive is the notion of subversion, trying to influence political life by sowing dissent and supporting opposition.
Both Russia and the West claim the other has been practising subversion for at least a century.
Russian subversion is the talk of Washington at the moment, but Moscow has its own narrative.
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It begins 100 years ago, when Britain was determined to roll back the 1917 Bolshevik revolution. Enter a colourful array of characters linked to MI6, notably Sir Paul Dukes and Sidney Reilly ("Ace of Spies").
But it is the Lockhart Plot which is particularly remembered in Russia - although barely known in Britain.
To read the rest of the article follow the link.
Espionage - the stealing of secrets - is a well-trodden path for both sides, but far more sensitive is the notion of subversion, trying to influence political life by sowing dissent and supporting opposition.
Both Russia and the West claim the other has been practising subversion for at least a century.
Russian subversion is the talk of Washington at the moment, but Moscow has its own narrative.
FBI's Comey confirms investigation of election 'interference'
US report on Russian election campaign hacking: Key points
Could FBI investigation into Russia links ensnare Trump?
It begins 100 years ago, when Britain was determined to roll back the 1917 Bolshevik revolution. Enter a colourful array of characters linked to MI6, notably Sir Paul Dukes and Sidney Reilly ("Ace of Spies").
But it is the Lockhart Plot which is particularly remembered in Russia - although barely known in Britain.
To read the rest of the article follow the link.
Russia and the West: A century of subversion and suspicion
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I think every nation looks out for their own interests, in many different ways, including this. I think everyone does this.
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SSG Robert Webster
Good point. Notice that HRC and gang used British intelligence agents for their little propaganda game. And we shouldn't leave out our good friends the Israelis whose hands have been caught in the cookie jar quite a bit.
It even becomes nastier when family becomes involved across multiple countries. In the past that has led to war and some strange age old alliances and conflicts of various sorts.
It even becomes nastier when family becomes involved across multiple countries. In the past that has led to war and some strange age old alliances and conflicts of various sorts.
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