Agents of Influence: How the KGB Subverted Western Democracies

Tom Bower's book "Revenge Agents of Influence" reveals the secret history of the KGB and its impact on Western politics, including the presence of 1,300 KGB officers in the USA in 1985 and the continued use of disinformation, kompromat, and secret surveillance by Russia in its war with Ukraine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

A captivating narrative brimming with extraordinary disclosures. Tom Bower, the acclaimed author of "Revenge: Agents of Influence," unveils the enigmatic past of an intelligence agency operating beyond the confines of accountability, answerable to no one but itself, and driven by an audacious agenda to undermine Western politics on an unimaginable scale. In 1985, a staggering 1,300 KGB officers were stationed in the United States. In contrast, the FBI had a mere 350 counter-intelligence officers. Since the dawn of the Cold War, the KGB has skillfully wooed politicians, diplomats, infiltrated the highest echelons of the Civil Service, and disseminated fabricated news in newspapers worldwide. What is even more disconcerting is that this relentless pursuit of influence has never ceased. Vladimir Putin, the current Russian leader, can undeniably be traced back to his KGB roots. Journalist Mark Hollingworth sheds light on how disinformation, kompromat, and covert surveillance continue to play pivotal roles in Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The potential for destabilizing Western democracy appears disturbingly accessible.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861542161