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Daily news and analysis of news from around the world curated by Alan Dawson from his perch in Bangkok, Thailand. Stay abreast of all the daily goings-on from a wide range of sources with the depth that comes from decades of insider knowledge and a sense of context. Also, jokes and memes.

Who is Alan Dawson?

A Canadian by birth. Former Saigon's UPI bureau chief. Drafted into the American Armed Forces. He has survived eleven wars and innumerable coups. A walking encyclopedia of knowledge.

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