A former American diplomat and US Army infantry officer who served both in the US and overseas, during peace and during war time, Dan is fluent in several foreign languages, and trained in the various diplomatic and military skills. Tradecraft discipline prevented him from expressing personal opinions during the many decades of service to our country. But the moment he exchanged the dusty gray corridors of power for a public audience he regained the freedom of expression that he cherishes; and you will see that reflected in the way he writes. While in the US Army he was stationed both in the U...