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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 244: Why would ISIS target a Taylor Swift concert? Coz they're ISIS, that's why
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Phil Gurski
There is no one more famous than Taylor Swift. She commands a worldwide audience and has given rise to a following known as 'Swifties'. It should surprise no one that she also attracts those who seek to undermine her. Now Austrian police have arrested three teens, loyal to Islamic State (ISIS), planning to attack an upcoming concert in Vienna. So what else is new?