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China is courting Thailand. Former Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation Jennifer Ewbank weighs in on why the relationship matters.

Former CIA analyst Steven Ward on whether Iran's recent failures to counter Israeli attacks will spark reform in the country's intelligence services.

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