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Donald Trump's intelligence agencies face low morale amid purges, politicisation and reduced influence, despite CIA director John Ratcliffe's claims of success.
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The move will have a chilling effect inside American spy agencies

That is a liability for America and, increasingly, for him

Allies may panic; despots will cheer

Controversies about the lethal strikes touch on intelligence operations

The most senior CIA man to spy for Russia died on January 5th, aged 84

It could prompt Donald Trump to follow through on his worst threats