Khruschevism: A Study in Psychological Warfare

In Khrushchevism: A Study in Psychological Warfare, journalist and organizer Caleb T. Maupin exposes how Nikita Khrushchev's infamous "Secret Speech" became more than just a turning point in Soviet history-it became a blueprint for ideological collapse.

With fearless clarity and emotional urgency, Maupin argues that Khrushchev's attack on Stalin wasn't just a political pivot-it was the beginning of a psychological war on belief itself. Maupin pushes back against historical assumptions about the Soviet Union, but also digs deeper in the nature of illiberal and anti-imperialist groups. He explores how a mindset following Khruschev's template has overwhelmed leftist movements, cultural institutions, and even the minds of activists, creating a climate for organizational self-destruction and lassitude.