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Curated under the editorial direction of Mark J. Finlay, a global advisor, strategist, and trusted counselor to leaders across sectors. With decades of experience in geopolitics, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and ethical leadership, Mark convenes a discreet circle of contributors—individuals chosen not for visibility, but for their integrity, strategic fluency, and principled perspective.

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