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Remembering Alex Younger: The Intelligence Chief Who Shaped a Generation
The article is a personal tribute to Alex Younger, former Chief of SIS, highlighting his leadership during counterterrorism efforts, his battle with cancer, and his collaborative, introverted nature. It details his work with the CIA to dismantle A.Q. Khan's proliferation network and his role in reorienting SIS to address the ISIS threat.
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