Cold War Covert Ops: How CIA and KGB Sought to Influence India's Political Elites

In a revealing discussion, British historian Dr. Paul McGarr, a specialist in Cold War intelligence and lecturer at King's College London, sheds light on the secret operations conducted by the CIA and KGB to influence India's political elites from Jawaharlal Nehru through Indira Gandhi to Rajiv Gandhi. The podcast, part of ANI Broadcast, explores how superpowers sought to buy influence among Congress party leaders during the Cold War era. McGarr's research uncovers the extent of covert funding, propaganda, and manipulation aimed at shaping India's non-aligned stance. The episode delves into declassified documents and historical accounts, offering a new perspective on India's post-independence political landscape and the hidden battles for loyalty waged by Washington and Moscow.