Best Forks On The Left Podcasts (2025)

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How I prepare for guest interviews 2:26

8d ago2:26

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Today I’m sharing the answer to another question I’m asked quite often: “how do you prepare for your interviews?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media

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Minerva Perez, Executive Director introduces OLA of Eastern Long Island 29:30

21d ago29:30

29:30

Executive Director Minerva Perez talking about the Latino-focused nonprofit advocacy OLA of Eastern Long Island: its history, growth and presence on Long Island's east end.By Hazel Kahan, WPKN

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Omar El Akkad 42:15

22d ago42:15

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Author and commentator Omar El Akkad joins me this week to talk about his latest book “One day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”. This is perhaps the most important book I’ve read in the last couple of years as it brought together all that I have been thinking, and feeling, about Western Liberalism. I talk to Omar about the larger theme…

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Encore: Amy Mowafi 29:56

29d ago29:56

29:56

Media powerhouse Amy Mowafi returns to the show for Encore, where I check-in with your favourite alumni guests. Since we last spoke, Amy has been leading and participating in various must-attend events across Egypt. She’s also been returning to her first love, writing, with her ⁠Substack⁠. You can also catch my previous Encore conversations with ad…

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Nurture Pod 41: We're back! New Moon in Leo 43:52

1M ago43:52

43:52

Happy New Moon in Leo nuture nation! The Nurture Pod returns after a summer break. Ginger and Iris catch up on all the new beginnings and twists and turns their lives are taking. Ginger has officially left home and is embarking on her Fool Card journey to visit some of the Earth's powerful chakra centers. Iris is heading into the 6th Annual Indigo …

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How I choose my guests 5:00

1M ago5:00

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Another question I get asked often is “how do you select your guests?”Join me for a look behind-the-scenes at how I select my guests and some of the criteria involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media

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Farrah El Dibany on her transformative journey playing Carmen 26:31

1M ago26:31

26:31

We’re continuing my conversation with the talented mezzo-soprano Farrah Al Dibany, exploring the world of opera. Farrah tells me about her experiences and challenges of her work, including her transformative journey playing Carmen, and her commitment to introducing classical music to broader audiences. She also tells me about her artistic choices o…

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Farrah El Dibany 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

Mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany joins me on the show this week. We cover her journey from discovering her passion for singing at 14, to her incredible performances, including the FIFA World Cup Final in Qatar and the celebration of the re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron in 2022.I had the opportunity to see Farrah perform in-person a cou…

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2025 so far… 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

It’s already been an exciting 2025 for What I Did Next. So this week, my producer, Chirag, and I decided to do a check-in and recap the last six months. We talk about the inspiring conversations, guests and events that have made up the year so far, as well as a look at what’s coming up. I also share a sneak peek into our next guest episode, so list…

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Historian Amy Folk: project names all Southold Town's enslaved and enslavers 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

Amy Folk, Southold Town historian, talks about the North Fork Project, its goal of naming all the town’s enslaved people and what was entailed in the process of finding the enslaved as well as their enslavers.By Hazel Kahan, WPKN

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How I started ‘What I Did Next’ 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

I’m often asked how I got started with the podcast. On a special solo episode this week, I’m taking you behind the scenes to tell you how and why I started What I Did Next, and how it came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media

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Ayman Tamer 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

Ayman Tamer is the Chairman of the Tamer Group, a third-generation business with a 100-year history in Saudi Arabia. Ayman tells me how his grandfather opened the first pharmacy in the Arab peninsula in 1922 and its evolution to one of the largest healthcare companies in the region today, with over $2.5 billion in revenue. It was clear from our con…

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Episode 40: The Fool steps forward 1:24:23

3M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

When new chapters are unfolding very often the heart will go where the mind fears to tread. How do we know when to follow our heart/soul's urge to step into the unknown and when to stick to the path well trodden? In this episode Iris and Ginger break down 5 ways the heart is indicating she would like to take the wheel. To create a new nurture cultu…

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History and Culture: Perceptions of Egypt (The Narrative Summit 2025) 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

A few weeks ago, What I Did Next partnered with the 2025 edition of The Narrative Summit which was held at the breathtaking Soma Bay. Today, I’m delighted to share my panel discussion where we explored perceptions of Egypt through a historical and cultural lens, a subject that is close to my heart. I was joined on the panel by historian Mahmoud Sab…

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Cornell (CCE) scientist Steve Schott talks kelp and seagrass 29:31

3M ago29:31

29:31

Steve Schott, Marine Botany/Habitat Restoration Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension, talks about sugar kelp and eelgrass, plants crucial to protect and restore the waters around Long Island, and the responsibilities that come with managing the ecology of our estuarine habitats. Re-broadcast on WPKN June 4, 2025 and archived.…

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Encore: Ali Ali 19:20

3M ago19:20

19:20

Welcome again to What I Did Next Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni guests. Today, I’m re-connecting with one of the guests from our first-ever season, advertising director Ali Ali. He catches me up on what he’s been up to since we last spoke, his short film, Smokey Eyes, and exploring production in Saudi Arabia. Learn more…

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Episode 39: Mediating between the media and our sense of what's possible 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

In this episode Ginger and Iris dive into the "theory of change" a term coined by David Bornstein of the Solutions Journalism Network. Basically the idea that reporting on how bad everything it will lead to a better world. Now that the global news stream on our phones is being updated every 2 minutes how can our nervous systems handle to being inun…

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“Reclaim our narrative,” Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani on her work to document modern Egyptian artists 7:44

4M ago7:44

7:44

On this week’s bonus episode, Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani tells me about her work in documenting, codifying, and cataloging her research in art. She’s contributed a chapter in Daughters of the Nile, authored Modern Art in Egypt, and is now working on a third book. This episode is brought to you by ⁠EFG Hermes One⁠, your one app for investing in more th…

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Candace Hall: Greenport native daughter, Village Clerk and community leader 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

Greenport native Candace Hall talks about being Greenport’s Village Clerk along with some candid personal revelations: the complexities of being part of a large family in a small town, being the first young black woman to achieve community prominence and the psychological importance to her of black representation. (WPKN May 7, 2025)…

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Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani has led a life full of twists and turns. Her career trajectory has seen her go from being a successful marketer with Procter & Gamble to being instrumental in the success of the relaunch of Ahram Beverages, leading to its eventual sale to Heineken in 2002. Fatenn then turned her attention to modern Egyptian art and launched …

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Episode 38: We never left the garden- the Beltane Dew Drop. 1:20:22

4M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Happy Beltane (aka May Day) everyone. In this episode Iris and Ginger talk about the blossoming of life as spring tips towards summer, doing the dew magic, being ecstatic as our natural state and the power of imagination. Light a candle. Pick yourself a bouquet of flowers. Eat cake under the crescent moon tonight. Magic is the real deal. Don't let …

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Encore: Nadine Kanso 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

On today’s episode, I’m reconnecting with pioneering Arab designer, Nadine Kanso, founder of jewellery brand BilArabi. Nadine tells me what’s been happening since our last conversation two years ago, including her partnership with Berluti, and staying authentic in an influencer-dominated world online. This episode is part of our special series, Wha…

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Episode 37: Death Cults and Spring Renewal 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Welcome to Nurture Pod Season Two- Episode 37. Recorded on a misty Oregon coast Easter (Ostara) Sunday, Iris and Ginger discuss spring renewal; in mythology, personal practice and as a necessary part of life. The beauty of spring in 2025 is juxtaposed against the unprecedented political rise of techno-fascist-deathcults that seek their own eternal …

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“Catch the (aqua) mango!” Omar Hilal on his award-winning ads and his upcoming movie 16:02

4M ago16:02

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We’re continuing my conversation with award-winning ad director and filmmaker Omar Hilal. This week, he tells me about three key projects: the hilarious Aqua Mangos ad, the ground-breaking Royal Jordanian Ad and a sneak-peek into his upcoming film. You can listen to my full episode with Omar Hilal where he tells me about his life’s pivots, starting…

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Season Two Begins! Calling in the Elements of Nurture 2025 1:14:19

5M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Welcome to Season Two of the Nurture Pod! Iris and Ginger begin each season by calling in the five elements that nurture all of life; air, fire, water, earth and spirit. We're living in wild and unprecedented times but the elements are ancient guides- showing us how to renew, transform and envision our way forward. 2025 will be a season of new adve…

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Omar Hilal 35:41

5M ago35:41

35:41

I’m delighted to be joined by award-winning ad director & filmmaker Omar Hilal as this month’s guest. Omar is one of those people who discovered that he wanted to become a director very early in life. He started out as a photo-journalist and went on to become an accomplished ad director, with stand-out ads such as the Aqua Mangos ad for Nestle and …

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Nick Krupski on managing Southold Town's solid waste stream 29:30

5M ago29:30

29:30

Nick Krupski, Municipal Solid Waste Coordinator for Southold Town, talks about the town’s waste management policies and practices, the challenges he faces now and those he anticipates he will meet in the future. (WPKN, April 2, 2025)By Hazel Kahan, WPKN

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Rawya Mansour 42:22

5M ago42:22

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This week, I’m joined by Rawya Mansour, Chairwoman of RAMSCO Egypt and Oasis Technologies Monaco, for a special episode as part of our collaboration with The Narrative Summit 2025. Rawya is a pioneer of sustainable development and regenerative agriculture, including shifting away from chemical polymer fertilisers towards green charcoal. We’ll get i…

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129: Why OT Cybersecurity Isn't a One-Tool Problem: Insights to be discussed at Level Zero 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

In this insightful episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, host Derek Harp welcomes Jay Gignac, Vice President of Sales at FoxGuard Solutions, (CS)²AI Fellow and a passionate OT cybersecurity evangelist. The conversation centers around some of the most pressing challenges in the control systems industry—asset visibility, patch management, and community col…

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Episode 35: Spring Equinox- Celebrating 1 Year of Nurture 1:24:42

5M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

We've reached the finale of Season One of the Nurture Pod! Iris and Ginger started the Nurture Pod one year ago on Spring Equinox 2024. Somehow that time has turned into 35 podcasts and thousands of downloads! Thanks to you our listeners for making this podcast a success and for listening to us talk Nurture week after week. In this episode we are r…

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My guest appearance on ‘Gems of Arabia’ about Arab Representation in Media with Becky Anderson, Faisal Abbas & host Hatem AlAkeel 1:14:08

5M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

I’m excited to share a special episode from the podcast, Gems of Arabia about Arab Representation in Media. The episode, hosted by WIDN alum Hatem Al Akeel, was recorded a few weeks ago at the CNN Academy in Abu Dhabi in front of a live audience of the Academy’s latest cohort of budding journalists. We were joined by another WIDN alum Becky Anderso…

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Episode 34: Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: Orphan crusher vs. Slime Mold 1:14:28

6M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

In this episode Iris and Ginger delve into the wildness of the moment we are living in on Planet Earth. With the forces of oligarchy, climate change, social upheaval on all sides choosing a positive way forward becomes increasingly mired in confusion. The full moon in Virgo is a total lunar eclipse. The shadow world of what has been lying beneath s…

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Bonus: Nouf Al Moneef on the evolution of the Noor Riyadh Festival 14:27

6M ago14:27

14:27

We’re continuing my conversation with interior architect Nouf Al Moneef, Director of the Noor Riyadh festival. On today’s episode, Nouf tells me about the evolution of Noor Riyadh, why they chose light as a theme in addition to art, as well as about her own design aesthetic. You can find the first part of my conversation with Nouf in your podcast a…

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Nouf Al Moneef 42:44

6M ago42:44

42:44

Nouf Al Moneef is an interior architect and the Director of the Noor Riyadh festival, which falls under the larger umbrella of the Riyadh Art Project. Noor Riyadh has now welcomed more than 3 million visitors and hosted artworks by hundreds of Saudi, regional and international artists. Nouf also continues to help grow the conversation about art and…

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Episode 33: Survival of the Nurtured 1:14:28

6M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

In this episode Iris and Ginger dig into how we survive in times when we are called into community action. How do we create community and connections in a culture that has emphasized individualism and competition. Netflix and chill is ending. We are in the era of potluck and organize- and with that comes it's own set of skills and challenges of how…

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128: From the Pentagon to Public Safety: Lucian Niemeyer’s Mission to Secure OT 28:24

6M ago28:24

28:24

Lucian Niemeyer, Chief Executive Officer of Building Cyber Security and former Assistant Secretary of Defense, joins Derek Harp to discuss the growing cyber risks to operational technology (OT) systems and the urgent need for proactive frameworks to protect public safety. Recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0, this episode delves into the vulnerabi…

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Episode 32: The People United. (may exist in a state of unfolding universal consciousness) 1:04:41

6M ago1:04:41

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In this episode of the Nurture Pod Iris and Ginger discuss the state of these here United States from the perspective of the Unified State theory. In challenging times it's easy to be overwhelmed, afraid, checked out and just plain baffled that these are the circumstances we now find ourselves in. Many are feeling unsure of what to do. While this e…

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Khalid Abdalla on the four year journey that led to ‘Nowhere’ 20:37

7M ago20:37

20:37

We’re continuing my conversation with actor Khalid Abdalla this week, going behind the curtain into his solo play, Nowhere. I saw the play when I was in the UK last October and was personally moved by his performance. On this episode, Khalid tells me about the journey that led to him writing Nowhere, and the impact of his work. On a bonus episode f…

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127: Unlocking the Power of Asset Inventory in OT Cybersecurity with Roya Gordon 24:22

7M ago24:22

24:22

Roya Gordon, previously the Executive Industry Consultant - Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity at Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and currently, is the Deputy CISO at ENGIE North America Inc., joins Derek Harp live from Hack the Capitol 7.0 to explore the evolving landscape of asset inventory in operational technology (OT). Roya breaks …

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126: Shifting Left: Why Secure Software Starts at the Design Stage 35:00

7M ago35:00

35:00

In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, host Derek Harp welcomes Mehdi Tarrit Mirakhorli, Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii and a Cybersecurity Expert, to discuss Secure by Design—a fundamental shift in how we develop and deploy software in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT). With over 15 years of R&D exp…

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Khalid Abdalla 41:50

7M ago41:50

41:50

Khalid Abdalla first became known to many of us with his incredible role in The Kite Runner. More recently, he was on our screens as Dodi Fayed on The Crown. But beyond all his subtle and challenging roles, I was personally moved by his stage performance in his solo play, Nowhere, which I saw last October. We covered so many topics during our conve…

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Episode 31: New Moon in Aquarius- Lunar Imbolc- Year of the Wood Snake 1:26:59

7M ago1:26:59

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An auspicious new moon in Aquarius ushers in the year of the Wood Snake. This new moon also marks lunar Imbolc- the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Change is in the air and deep in the soil as the Northern Hemisphere begins to awaken from it's winter slumber. Sap runs from root to branch and seeds in the earth begin to …

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125: Decoding SBOMs: Kyle McMillian on Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Transparency 27:24

7M ago27:24

27:24

Derek Harp welcomes Kyle McMillian, Product Security Officer at Siemens, to discuss the evolving landscape of software bill of materials (SBOMs) and their role in modern cybersecurity. Recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0, this conversation unpacks the challenges and opportunities posed by SBOMs in an industry grappling with legacy systems and mod…

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124: Capture the Flag: Transforming Cybersecurity Training with Kenneth Warren 23:12

7M ago23:12

23:12

Derek Harp sits down with Kenneth Warren, Staff OT and Offensive Security Engineer at GRIMM Cyber, to discuss how gamification and Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions are revolutionizing cybersecurity training. Recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0, this conversation explores how CTFs and cyber ranges create safe, hands-on environments for learning…

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Episode 30: The Time We Give Ourselves 44:44

7M ago44:44

44:44

In this episode Iris and Ginger chat about time. How it works us or how we work it. Life in the modern world can easily become chunks of time segmented into work lists and goals. Do we intentionally create times to escape that dynamic or does that become more of the same? When are we free from time? Why does every minute need to count? How much tim…

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Farida Osman 39:36

7M ago39:36

39:36

I’m excited to welcome Farida Osman as the first athlete on the show! She’s a 3-time Olympian, 3-times world bronze medalist and holds senior national records for butterfly, freestyle and backstroke events. Farida is such a natural, positive person who is authentic and passionate about her sport. She’s a wonderful ambassador for swimming and an inc…

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123: From Classroom to Crisis: Immersive Training for ICS Security Professionals 23:00

7M ago23:00

23:00

Derek Harp hosts Jeff Hahn, Project Manager at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), to discuss innovative approaches to training in the ICS and OT cybersecurity space. Recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0, Jeff shares insights into how INL’s escape rooms provide hands-on, immersive learning experiences for professionals and students alike. The escape …

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Episode 29: New Year, New Adventures! 30:11

8M ago30:11

30:11

In this episode Iris and Ginger welcome in 2025 with a big announcement. If life is change then 2025 will be living with no holds barred. A shorter episode in recognition of one giant step at a time. The reminder to pace yourself when change is underway is the nurture lesson of the day. If you are inspired by this conversation please leave us a "ti…

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Encore: Omar Samra 37:55

8M ago37:55

37:55

I’m super excited to kick-off 2025 with one of our new segments called WIDN Encore, where I’ll be checking in with some of your favourite What I Did Next alumni. My first guest is adventurer, entrepreneur, and podcaster Omar Samra. I first spoke to Omar in 2021 about his company, Wild Guanabana, and his epic maritime challenge with Omar Nour which …

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122: Securing the Future: Rob Shaughnessy on Innovation, Supply Chain, and Cyber Threats 33:13

8M ago33:13

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Derek Harp welcomes Rob Shaughnessy, President & CEO, Director of Psymetis, Inc., to discuss critical issues in the world of ICS and OT security, recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0. Rob dives into the vulnerabilities surrounding the development of innovative technologies, supply chain risks, and the evolving threat landscape posed by nation-stat…

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