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The US should expect more attacks from Iran, experts say amid increased tensions

By Silvia Martelli on January 29, 2020January 30, 2020 Iran

The U.S. need to quickly come up with a clear strategy about Iran because more attacks will come following the recent increase in tensions between the two countries, experts said Thursday at a  Foreign Affairs’ subcommittee House hearing.

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D.C. veterans deserve political rights of statehood, activists say

By Silvia Martelli on November 13, 2019 DC statehood, Norton, Veterans

The 30,000 veterans who live in Washington deserve the political rights that would come with statehood for the District of Columbia, activists said at a Veterans Day rally on Monday advocating to make the nation’s capital the 51st state.

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Cybersecurity Domestic Politics Privacy and Civil Liberties 

Being a female agent can be an advantage, former CIA officers say

By Silvia Martelli on October 18, 2019 CIA, intelligence agencies, women

Although it historically has been hard for women to get jobs in intelligence agencies, traits often associated with women, such as being emphatic and good listeners, can be very beneficial for those who are hired, female former CIA officers said.

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