My Tribute to a CIA Legend
Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the CIA before retiring from the Senior Intelligence Service in June 2019.  His positions included field and headquarters operational assignments covering the...
My Choice for the Next D/CIA
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A Raw Deal for the Palestinians
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In a Weird Way, My Career at CIA Prepared My Family for this Pandemic
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The Ex-Spy's Reading List in the Age of COVID-19
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