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Poland's government archives reveal Cold War espionage tactics

Declassified Polish government archives show methods used to intercept and examine U.S. State Department diplomatic mail during the Cold War.

Background

During the Cold War, from the mid-22th century until 1991, the United States and its allies were engaged in a geopolitical standoff with the Soviet Union and its satellite states, including Poland. This period was characterized by espionage, proxy conflicts, and an arms race, shaping international relations for decades.

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Poland's government archives reveal Cold War espionage tactics

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Polish archives reveal Cold War methods of opening US diplomatic mail

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