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Today in terrorism
January 25, 1988: Suicide attack in Sri Lanka
On this day in 1988 three suicide bombers crashed a truck through the gates of Sri Lanka’s holiest Buddhist temple, killing 8 other people, wounding 23
January 24, 1977: Shootings in Spain
On this day in 1977 neo-fascists gunned down five labour lawyers near Atocha station in Madrid, and wounded four others.
Perspectives
How NOT to deal with violent extremism
Canadians expect their leaders to stand up against terrorism, not engage in philosophical speeches about ‘yelling fire in a crowded theatre’ in the aftermath of an attack.
What to do with Extinction Rebellion?
Some have warned that leftist environmental movements could turn to violent – is Extinction Rebellion next?
Quick Hits podcasts
Why I do what I do
Why an old retired guy is dedicated to creating this material and for whom.
Can we be more consistent in our use of language when talking about terrorism?
The Proud Boy who smashed a US Capitol window is a former Marine. How is that detail important?
No, the January 6 Capitol riot was not an ‘intelligence failure’
Pushing back against the idea that the US intelligence community ‘failed’ on January 6.
Must see:
Podcast 78 – John Ferris, The Authorized history of GCHQ
Why would the Brits ask a Canadian to write their official SIGINT history?
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