Militants, militias, insurgents, sects. These are just some of the terms used to describe what are in reality terrorists. Why the variation? In this episode, Borealis weighs in on the terminology used to talk about terrorists.
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.
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Spoiler alert!! My latest book, a look at terrorism in Canada since 1867, as seen through the eyes of CT practitioners, will be available soon. Watch this space!!
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