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An Unusually Likeable Human Being, And A Spy
Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6) from 2014 to 2020, died at 62 after battling cancer. The article highlights his leadership qualities, including rising through the ranks, advocating for Enlightenment values, and emphasizing technology in modern intelligence. He was praised for his likeability and ability to connect with agents.
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