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Tom Sharpe
Academic
A former Royal Navy Commander who provides insights on military strategies.
Notable Quotes
"If the Iranians unleash everything - go hard and fast if the regime feels threatened, then eventually the US will run out of THAAD and Patriot interceptors."View Story →
"We're probably going to find out in the next few weeks whether or not it works."View Story →
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