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
Episode 212 - If Canada is a 'post-national state' is there room for national security?
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Phil Gurski
Canada has a reputation as a pretty bland place. Nice people. Cold. Gorgeous scenery. Not much happens there. Yet when we talk national security and public safety there is a lot going on that does not generally make the headlines. One thing that is odd is the belief that Canada, according to the Prime Minister, is the world's first post-nation state. If we are such a beast, what does that mean for threats to national security. Borealis talks with journalist Terry Glavin.