
“Zersetzung” Strategies and Utilisation of Psychological Warfare on Individuals and Groups Part One
Introduction Zersetzung, which translates to “decomposition” or “disintegration,” is a covert and methodical form of psychological warfare used by the East German Ministry for State Security, also known as the Stasi, during the Cold War. This nefarious practise included a variety of measures aimed at destroying the lives, reputations, and



