The legacy of the CIA in Laos

'A Great Place to Have a War'
'A Great Place to Have a War' by Joshua Kurlantzick
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Joshua Kurlantzick, author of "A Great Place to Have a War," joins Tom Weber and co-host Doualy Xaykaothao as they look back at the legacy of the CIA in Laos.

Kurlantzick explores how the CIA transformed from a loose collection of spies into a military operation, and how the agency shaped American foreign policy.

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