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Published on November 19, 2022 by Gary Grappo

Totalitarianism Now Presents an Unprecedented Global Threat

Published first at Fair Observer on November 12, 2022

I am not a pessimistic person usually. My personal inclination and more than two and half decades as a diplomat have taught me the importance and value of remaining optimistic. Optimism for a diplomat is as essential as courage for a soldier. An effective diplomat is confident that persistent and effective diplomacy can solve a […]

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