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“That was the only thing Washington was good at these days—recriminations and apportionment of blame. There was once a time, during the darkest days of the Cold War, when American foreign policy was characterized by consensus and steadfastness. Now the two parties could not agree on what to call the enemy, let alone how to combat him.”

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Daniel Silva
Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva is a renowned American author known for his spy novels. His works often revolve around complex international politics and espionage, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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