In the absence of a crystal ball we can still list some of the national security and public safety challenges we may face in 2021.
Author: Phil Gurski
Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. Phil is a 32-year veteran of CSE and CSIS and the author of six books on terrorism.

Episode 78 – What is the role of respect for human rights in counter-terrorism?
On this day in 2018 Afghan terrorists detonated an ambulance laden with explosives in Kabul killing at least 95 people and injured 158 others

The links between Christians extremism and the far-right.
On this day in 2008 a powerful car bomb killed one of Lebanon’s top terrorism investigators and three other people in eastern Beirut
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
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.
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.
On this day in 2015 a car bomb exploded in the Philippines city of Zamboanga, killing one and injuring 48.

Update on my latest (and last?) book – A history of terrorism in Canada from Confederation to today. Just sent off to printer! Stay tuned for availability and how to order!!!