Lester Munson
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U.S. Intelligence Community
July 14, 2026
The Challenge That Lindsey Graham Leaves Behind
The sudden and unexpected passing of Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71 will directly affect how the United States conducts itself around the globe, and...
Lester Munson • The Strategist (ASPI)
Central Intelligence Agency
October 2, 2020
The CIA Needs Gina Haspel
From a young age, Gina Haspel has had a sense of public service and love for this great country. In high school, she told her parents she wanted to...
Lester Munson • RealClearDefense
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