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Today in terrorism
November 27, 2009: Mysterious train derailment in Russia
On November 27, 2009 the Moscow-St Petersburg Nevsky Express crashed near the town of Bologoye, killing 25 and wounding another 63.
November 26, 2018: Al Shabaab terrorists attack Sufi preacher in Somalia
On November 26, 2018 Al Shabaab sent two suicide bombers to kill a Sufi preacher in of Mogadishu for playing music: in all 18 died.
Perspectives
Are there limits to intelligence sharing in counter terrorism?
Sometimes the need to ensure public safety and national security require ‘taking the ugly date to the dance’.
What price military counter terrorism intervention?
When you call it a ‘war on terrorism’ you’d expect a military role, no? But is it the best approach?
Quick Hits podcasts
It turns out Canada cannot prosecute returning foreign fighters
Quick Hits 179 – Canadian woman freed from ISIS detention camp reunites with daughter in Canada
Repeat after me: Satan-worshiping pedophile cannibals are not ruling the world!
Quick Hits 178 – How serious are conspiracy theories? Borealis looks at the infamous ‘Q’ of QAnon to delve into this issue.
What is working on counter terrorism really like?
Quick Hits 177 – A former insider’s perspective on how counter-terrorism actually works
Former FBI Brig Barker – Counter terrorism at the coalface
Episode 114 – Borealis talks with veteran FBI agent Brig Barker about his years helping to prevent terrorist attacks.
Your morning scan:
Where to find terrorism and national security related news
As promised, here is the list of websites I use for my daily morning news scan.
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