By Colonel Paul Michel Manandise
Infiltration
The First Phase of Ideological Subversion
Here we address a phenomenon that is increasingly prevalent in our societies
— civil, military, political, and others — affecting all nations and all social
strata, regardless of status, resources, or origin.
It is a process of ideological subversion, a multi-phase strategy aimed at
destroying society, psychology, and thought from within.
The author adds a fifth phase — infiltration — which he identifies as the first
and most crucial stage.
This phenomenon manifests itself through serious and unprecedented events
that unfold daily before our eyes, without adequate reaction, as they generate
a deep sense of unease.
It represents a complete internal destruction:
Demoralization of the population and social collapse.
● Breakdown of ideas, morality, and physical and mental health.
● Elimination of thinkers, artists, writers, philosophers, singers — all those
capable of opposing destructive doctrines.
● Isolation of society in a state of permanent doubt, where love,
friendship, well-being, reflection, education, morality, and thought
become impossible.
Phases of Ideological Subversion
Mechanisms of Ideological Subversion
How does it work?
● Introduction of a “leader” into a target group to influence and modify
behaviors from within.
● Distraction through emotionally charged secondary topics (identity,
security, scandals, “moral” issues) to divert attention from real debates
(education, economy, justice, health).
● Creation of an emotional climate based on fear, anger, and indignation,
which blocks critical thinking.
● Social polarization into opposing camps, weakening unity and
preventing collective change.
● Saturation of the informational space through the incessant repetition of
the same themes.
● Devaluation of intelligent debate in favor of simplistic and superficial
arguments.
Consequences for Society
● Decline in political participation.
● Increased vulnerability to manipulation.
● Growth of stereotypes and hatred.
● Loss of trust in institutions.
● Impulsive and irrational actions.
● In the long term: weakening of democracy, collapse of social cohesion,
and inability to address real problems (economy, ecology, social justice).
Ideological subversion is a profound transformation of collective
consciousness that diverts attention from essential issues, weakens reason,
divides individuals, and breeds indifference.
If it is not recognized and countered, it represents a major threat to the very
existence of society
