Canadian Intelligence Eh!?
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Today in terrorism
May 18, 2016: ISIS uses acid to dissolve victims
On May 18, 2016 ISIS executed 25 people it accused of spying by placing them in a large tub containing nitric acid.
May 17, 1998: LTTE assassinates Sri Lankan mayor
On May 17, 1998 the mayor of the northern Sri Lankan city of Jaffna was killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Perspectives
Just how useful is terrorism analysis and ‘prediction’?
Terrorism analysis and predictions often fall well short of their mark, making us wonder why all this work is done in the first place.
What to do with online extremism
Efforts to remove content online is essentially ‘Whack-a-Mole’. New items are posted as quickly – or even more quickly – than old items are removed. Do we really want to play this game with terrorists?
Quick Hits podcasts
So long and thanks for all the fish
Quick Hits 189 – This is the last podcast… for now.
Who wants to work in national security?
Quick Hits 188 – A conversation with Jennifer Benmenashe on why she wants to gain a position on national security with the Canadian government.
Terrorism: Canadian Style Eh!
The “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa have made international headlines and even spawned similar actions abroad. Some have called it “terrorism”. Is it really?
What keeps French security forces up at night?
Episode 134 – A new report discusses the state of terrorism in France and Borealis talks to its author Alexandre Rodde from the Gendarmerie Nationale
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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