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Less intelligence failure than political fault

The French intelligence services have come under fire for failing to prevent the terror attacks in Paris on November 13. But while there were undoubtedly mistakes, intelligence service insiders blame administrative delays, political inaction and indecisiveness.Waiting not doing - On [...] (553 words)

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