Canadian Intelligence Eh
Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian intelligence veteran Phil Gurski is joined by a fascinating array of individuals with something meaningful to say about these issues as they provide insight into what they mean and what we need to do about them.
Canadian Intelligence Eh
Canadian Intelligence Eh! Episode 157 - What is it like to be a journalist covering terrorism?
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Phil Gurski
The so-called fifth estate - journalism, and more recently blogging and podcasting - is an important actor in a free society. They can, and do, speak truth to power, an absolute necessity for us. Working in dangerous zones comes with its own challenges, and some journalists have lost their lives while engaged in their profession. Borealis talks with award-winning UK journalist Tam Hussein who has spent years at the 'coalface' reporting on terrorism