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Original Title: CIA Document: NHI Psionics: Accusations of Military & High Ranking Officials using “Voodoo Warfare”, “Dark Arts”, “The Evil Eye”, Calling Them “Ouija Board Warriors”, “Voodoo Warriors”. Growing Concern in 1983 of Russia’s Paranormal Warfare…
Document Type: CREST
Collection: STARGATE
Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R001001420001-3
Release Decision: RIFPUB
Original Classification: U
Document Page Count: 63
Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
Document Release Date: March 9, 2001
Sequence Number: 1
Case Number: Unknown
Publication Date: May 1, 1988
Content Type: RP
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/cia-rdp96-00789r001001420001-3
Interesting Point #1:
Meanwhile, critics of psi, who often know next to nothing about psi research, condemn the scientific work in this field out of fear of its philosophical implications. To date, paranormal events are unexplainable in man’s view of nature. Much controversy exists as organized science and Western society quickly try to explain away very real paranormal events. The scientific community needs proof based on logical, analytical and quantitative analysis. Such scientific approaches to psychic research always leave room for skeptics to question the validity of conclusions. Yet, as someone once succinctly noted, “Just because it can’t be proven doesn’t mean it isn’t so.” Croesus was convinced! He didn’t let lack of understanding prevent him from taking advantage of the capability. This highly skeptical Western attitude has greatly affected research efforts. Western researchers credibility is jeopardized because of the spiritual undertones associated with psychics. Jack Anderson’s 1981 columns on “voodoo warfare” clearly demonstrated a cynical attitude by labeling such research as crazy.
Interesting Point #2:
Critics are saying, “The brass hats are, indeed, dabbling in the dark arts.” Other carefully chosen phrases included “evil eye,” “comic- strip,” “Ouija board warriors” and "voodoo warriors”. Within weeks he returned to the subject by referring to “wacky projects” of the CIA, or studies “like a Haitian witch doctor might try”.
Interesting Point #3:
The Soviet Union is well aware of the benefits and applications of parapsychology research… Many scientists, U.S. and Soviet, feel that parapsychology can be harnessed to create conditions where one can alter or manipulate the minds of others. The major impetus behind the Soviet drive to harness the possible capabilities of telepathic communication, telekinetics and bionics are [sic] said to come from the Soviet military and the KGB. Ebon uses extensive research to provide an in-depth account of parapsychology research in both the Soviet Union and the United States. In noting the dramatic increase in KGB security and control of Soviet parapsychology research, he concludes that “psychic warfare is something to fear”. After returning from a visit to the Soviet Union as a guest of the U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences in September 1983, Russell Targ wrote, “Many Soviet laboratories appear to be conducting experiments in which their main goal is the modification of the behavior and feelings of remote humans and animals by psychic means”.