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France's Elusive Dream: The Struggle for a European Third Pole

France's Elusive Dream: The Struggle for a European Third Pole

France's "third pole" concept for a strong, independent Europe faces hurdles like diverse interests, economic gaps, and limited military power. Despite challenges, it endures as a key aspect of European strategy.

Beyond Russia: Overlooked Counterintelligence Threats

Beyond Russia: Overlooked Counterintelligence Threats

Russian intelligence presents a significant challenge for the United States but it is far from the only threat. There are dozens of nations and non-state actors actively collecting against us at any given time.

The Nice, France Attack: How Can Counterterrorism Evolve with the Threat

The Nice, France Attack: How Can Counterterrorism Evolve with the Threat

In episode 54 I’m joined again by Patrick Skinner, Director of Special Projects for The Soufan Group [http://soufangroup.com/]. Patrick is a former CIA case officer, with a background in federal law enforcement, who specializes in counterterrorism issues. His background, and current work, allow him to look at