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Public Release of September WIN Short-Form Book Review of The DGSE: A Concise History of France’s Foreign Intelligence Service

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Interview conducted 2 July 2026 with Nicholas Reynolds PhD discussing his book Ortiz’s War: The Allies' Secret Weapon Against the Nazis in France, co-authored with Katie Sanders.

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28
Oct
2026

11:30 AM

AFIO San Francisco Chapter Meeting and 2026 Midterm Election Analysis and Forecast Discussion

Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Join us for an insightful afternoon with Sonoma State University Department of Political Science professor, Dr. David McCuan, as he breaks down the upcoming elections and their critical global implications. This timely discussion analyzes how shifting political dynamics could reshape the future of the US economy, from tax reforms to domestic labor markets. Dr. McCuan will also decode impending policy transformations and evaluate how the election outcomes will alter America’s stance on international relations, foreign trade, and global alliances.

RSVP and meal choice are required.

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