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With which secretive department did Philipps conduct Cold War propaganda?

  • MI6

  • CIA

  • Information Research Department

  • KGB

Answer

The Information Research Department (IRD), a covert branch of the British Foreign Office, was instrumental in conducting Cold War propaganda operations under the leadership of William Philipps. Established in 1948, the IRD aimed to counter Soviet influence and promote Western ideals through a variety of clandestine means, including covert operations, media manipulation, and cultural diplomacy.
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