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Cold war mind games

Martin Sixsmith explores the role of psychology in the Cold War, from paranoia and propaganda to unpredictable leaders

• Ellie Cawthorne

Published: January 24, 2022 at 12:57 PM

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Martin Sixsmith speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about his book The War of Nerves, which explores the role of psychology in the Cold War, from propaganda and paranoia to a divided mindset and unpredictable decisions made by unstable leaders.

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Martin Sixsmith is the author of The War of Nerves: Inside the Cold War Mind (Profile Books, 2021)

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