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The trailer Ryan discusses features a clip of Yuri Besmanov, a defector from the Soviet KGB, warning of Soviet infiltration and subversion tactics. His interview, which is woven into the trailer, discusses the "active measures" Soviet operation, including demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and normalization—stages purportedly designed to weaken Western nations from within.
Ryan finds it noteworthy that the trailer takes an aggressive stance, presenting Soviet espionage as a real threat. Given Besmanov's background and his accounts of Soviet tactics, Ryan notes that his words resonate in today’s geopolitical climate, adding a layer of depth and seriousness to what many perceive as a fictional narrative.