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Each week, hosts Mark Polymeropolis and David Rothkoff

are joined by leading experts from the intelligence community

for expert analysis on the biggest security challenges around the podcast. I'm Mark Polymeroplus and this is DSR's above

average intelligence show. Today I'm very happy to welcome as my guest Adam Gamal.

This is actually a particular great thrill for me because Adam and I had worked together many years ago,

but Adam actually is a pseudonym to keep himself and his family safe from harm.

Adam served in the most elite units in the US Army, deployed more than a dozen times and

finally retired in 2016.

His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart and the Legion of Merit.

Currently he's an international consultant for a security organization and most importantly

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