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This is above average Intelligence, a production of the DSR network.

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 Polymeropolis and this is DSR's

above average intelligence show. Today I am thrilled to welcome as my guest Mr. Tom Rogan.

Tom is an online editor and foreign policy writer for the Washington

examiner. He writes frequently on security and intelligence issues involving Russia,

China, and the Middle East. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and War Studies

from King's College in London,

a Master of Science in Middle East Politics,

and a graduate diploma in law as well.

Amongst others, he's previously written

for the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post,

Reuters, The Independent, The Atlantic, The National View, the Telegraph and the Guardian

quite a resume. Tom, welcome to the show.

Good to be with you, Mark.

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