Trump took a gamble on Iran and lost his way - Bangkok Post
Pity the Central Intelligence Agency and the various other spy agencies that work for the US government. It's bad enough when President Donald Trump ignores their reports and insists that Iran is trying to get nuclear weapons. Marco Rubio's State Department is now offering cash rewards for anybody who can tell him where Iran's imaginary nukes are.
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Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries. His new book is 'Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)'.
