Central Intelligence Agency
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Washington, D.C. 20505
DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
8 July 1987
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The Continuing Soviet Disinformation Blitz
Summary
Although Moscow claims to be reporting on its domestic problems with a new truthfulness, it continues to push a heavy agenda of anti-US disinformation at home and abroad. A. major thrust of this effort--often comprised of crude, blatantly ernotional appeals--has been to portray the United States as a practitioner of terrorism and subversion and a violator of human rights. Moscow also works hard at fostering opposition to US military bases and personnel overseas. The pace and scope of the USSR's disinformation activities --which have produced some benefits for Moscow--suggest that the Soviets will continue to
(hy[3ke advantage of opportunities, particularly in the Third World.
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This memorandum was prepared by
Office of Global Issues. Comments and queries are welcome and may be directed to the Chief, Foreign Subversion and instability Center, OGI,
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GI M 87-20122
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