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
Quick Hits - Episode 205: To what end the idea of a 'state sponsor' of terrorism?
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Phil Gurski
There is an unholy "quadrille" of pariah nations share the distinction of 'state sponsors' of terrorism: Iran, North Korea, Syria...and Cuba. What are the criteria for candidacy on this list? Is the designation of any use? Borealis looks at this contentious issue.