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 239 - Africa risks becoming a 'jihadi central' and could have an impact beyond the continent
•
Phil Gurski
When most people think of terrorism it is probable that the Middle East comes to mind. After all, groups like Al Qaeda and Islamic State have distinct Middle East origins and they have been active in that part of the world for decades. And yet, Africa has risen in recent years as a hub of jihadi organisations: Burkina Faso was the hardest hit country on Earth last year according to the Global Terrorism Index. What is happening on the ground and what does that mean for international security? Borealis talks with a sub-Saharan specialist on these matters.