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Daniel Bessner Daniel Bessner is a historian of American foreign relations and co-host of American prestigea podcast about international affairs.
Derek Davison Derek Davison is a writer and analyst specializing in international affairs and American foreign policy. He is the editor of Foreign exchange newsletter, co-host of American prestige podcast and former editor-in-chief of LobéLog.
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