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Celebrating with my (younger) twin brother, Eugene

Dear readers,

Yesterday, I celebrated my 50th birthday surrounded by friends and family. I’ve been told this means I’ve formally crossed over into “the youth of old age”. Looking back over the past 50 years, I can’t help but feel greatful for the opportunities I have been provided and the people in my life who have made all of this possible. I’m also thankful for you, the readers of Why It Matters, who have choosen to remain informed on the challenges facing the United States and the world as a whole.

To mark the occasion, I’m offering 50% off all paid memberships until this coming Monday, June 9th. It’s my way of saying thank you — and inviting more of you into the conversation.

Contributing members get full access to in-depth analysis of today’s most pressing national security and policy issues, behind-the-scenes previews of my upcoming writing, access to past articles and recordings, and exclusive engagements in Substack Live videos. Y…

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