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 246 - If Ireland is on the jihadi radar anywhere can be next.
August 17, 2024
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Phil Gurski
Ireland's history of terrorism is well-documented. A series of nationalist violent extremist groups, going back as far as the Fenians of the mid-19th century, have been active on the Emerald Isle and elsewhere. However, a recent attack attributed to an alleged 16-year old 'inspired' by Islamic State (ISIS) raises eyebrows. What does this mean for the jihadi threat to the world as a whole?