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Mossad’s New Boss is a Gadget-Loving Killing Machine

David Barnea is going to walk softly and carry a big stick—or so he’s been saying to Mossad’s workforce and alumni. 

Jonathan Broder  Oct. 20

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Mossad’s New Boss is a Gadget-Loving Killing Machine
David Barnea is going to walk softly and carry a big stick—or so he’s been saying to Mossad’s workforce and alumni. The new head of Israel’s storied foreign intelligence agency recently sent a stern directive to its former senior intelligence officials: Keep your mouths shut until I say you can open them…
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China’s Top Spy is a Working Class Hero 

Chen Wenqing has risen from street cop to boss of China's powerful Ministry of State Security. Loyalty paid off.

Matthew Bra…

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